The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Exeter
Cheapest price on 29 Sept
80S$
Average ticket price on 29 Sept
145S$
Fastest journey on 29 Sept
2 h
Average journey duration on 29 Sept
2 h 6 m
Trains on 29 Sept
106
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Exeter will cost around 145S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 80S$.
On Tue, 29 Sept, we found 106 trains from London to Exeter, including 30 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L793841:20 PM4h03London Waterloo (WAT)5:23 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)80 S$1One-way0 changes
L79406+
Y802903:20 PM4h00London Waterloo (WAT)7:20 PMSt James' Park (SJP)85 S$1One-way1 change
L79406+
C480443:20 PM4h14London Waterloo (WAT)7:34 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)85 S$1One-way1 change
L79384+
Y802821:20 PM4h29London Waterloo (WAT)5:49 PMSt James' Park (SJP)85 S$1One-way1 change
L79384+
C480351:20 PM4h14London Waterloo (WAT)5:34 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)85 S$1One-way1 change
W3479110:03 AM2h00London Paddington (PAD)12:03 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)178 S$1One-way0 changes
W347828:03 AM2h05London Paddington (PAD)10:08 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)239 S$1One-way0 changes
G1498212:05 PM2h07London Paddington (PAD)2:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)124 S$1One-way0 changes
W348142:03 PM2h09London Paddington (PAD)4:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)124 S$1One-way0 changes
W348091:03 PM2h09London Paddington (PAD)3:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)116 S$1One-way0 changes
Live departures
London to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Exeter trains for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G14977+ C37166 | Delayed 5:27 AM 5:18 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 3h26 | 8:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
G14977 · Y41870+ C37166 | Delayed 5:27 AM 5:18 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 4h04 | 9:22 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W34780+ L80571 | Delayed 6:27 AM 5:48 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 3h39 | 9:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W34780 · C47995+ L80571 | Delayed 6:27 AM 5:48 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 3h47 | 9:35 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34780+ C37176 | Delayed 6:27 AM 5:48 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 3h39 | 9:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W34780 · C47995+ C37176 | Delayed 6:27 AM 5:48 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 3h47 | 9:35 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34780 · G15229+ L80571 | Delayed 6:27 AM 5:48 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 4h33 | 10:21 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W34780 · G15229+ C37176 | Delayed 6:27 AM 5:48 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 4h33 | 10:21 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W34780+ C37181 · C36910 | Delayed 6:27 AM 5:54 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 3h33 | 9:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
W34780 · C47995+ C37181 · C36910 | Delayed 6:27 AM 5:54 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 3h41 | 9:35 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
G14977 | On time 6:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h44 | 8:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14977 · Y41870 | On time 6:00 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h22 | 9:22 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34780 · C47995 | On time 7:02 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h33 | 9:35 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
W34780 | On time 7:02 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h25 | 9:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34780 · G15229 | On time 7:02 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h19 | 10:21 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
L79315 | 7:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h56 | 11:06 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79315+ C48004 | 7:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h22 | 11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
L79315+ Y80244 | 7:10 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h11 | 11:21 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34782 · C48000+ C37212 | Delayed 7:29 AM 7:18 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 3h15 | 10:33 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34782 · G15229+ C37212 | Delayed 7:29 AM 7:18 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 3h03 | 10:21 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
G14978 · C48004+ C36969 · C37221 | Delayed 8:29 AM 7:24 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 4h08 | 11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
C82780+ L79342+ C48015 | On time 7:24 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 6h07 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
G14952 · C48467+ L79342+ C48015 | On time 7:29 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 6h02 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
G14934+ G01133+ Y80244 | 7:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h33 | 11:21 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
L80059+ W34788 · Y80251 | 7:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h31 | 12:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W34782 · C48000 | On time 8:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h30 | 10:33 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
W34782 | On time 8:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h05 | 10:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14978 · C48004 | On time 9:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h29 | 11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
G14978 | On time 9:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h10 | 11:13 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79920 · L79342+ C48015 | 9:09 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h22 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34791 · C48010+ C37160 | 9:13 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h19 | 12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34797 · C48015+ G14330+ L80637 | 9:16 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 4h15 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
G14330+ L79363+ C48025 | On time 9:16 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 6h16 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
L79342 | 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h46 | 1:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79342+ Y80257 | 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h00 | 1:20 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
L79342+ C48015 | 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h11 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
W34788 | On time 9:34 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h20 | 11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34788 · Y80251 | On time 9:34 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h47 | 12:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
C56223+ L79363+ Y80269 | On time 9:36 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 5h45 | 3:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
G14979 · Y80257+ C36906 · C37183 | Delayed 10:01 AM 9:36 AMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 3h44 | 1:20 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 3 changes | |
C93065+ L80061 · L79363+ Y80269 | 9:38 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 5h43 | 3:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 3 changes | |
W34791 | 10:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h00 | 12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34791 · C48010 | 10:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h29 | 12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
W34791 · Y80251 | 10:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h18 | 12:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
G26174+ L79363+ C48025 | On time 10:05 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 5h27 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
L80233 · L79363+ C48025 | On time 10:05 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 5h27 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34797 · C48015+ C36937 · C37199 | 10:06 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h25 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
L79352 · L79363 | 10:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h46 | 3:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
G14979 · Y80257 | On time 10:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h44 | 1:20 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
G14979 | On time 10:36 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h31 | 1:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34797 · Y80263 | 11:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h18 | 2:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34797 | 11:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h10 | 1:13 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34797 · C48015 | 11:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h28 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
G14982 · C48021+ C37226 | 11:17 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h14 | 2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
L79363 | 11:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h46 | 3:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79363+ C48025 | On time 11:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h12 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
L79363+ Y80269 | 11:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h01 | 3:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
G26406+ L79384+ C48035 | On time 11:46 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 5h48 | 5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W35417+ W29868+ C48025 | On time 11:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h44 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
G14982 · C48021 | On time 12:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h26 | 2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
G14982 | 12:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h07 | 2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14982 · Y80269 | 12:05 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h16 | 3:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
C93089+ L79384+ Y80282 | 12:08 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 5h41 | 5:49 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
G14984 · Y80269 | 12:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h46 | 3:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
G14984 | 12:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h33 | 3:08 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34809 · Y80274 | On time 1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h19 | 4:22 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34809 · C48025 | On time 1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h29 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
W34809 · Y80272 · C48030 | On time 1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h17 | 4:20 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W34809 | On time 1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h09 | 3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34814+ C37271 | Delayed 1:29 PM 1:17 PMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 2h55 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W34814 · C48030+ C37271 | Delayed 1:29 PM 1:17 PMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 3h16 | 4:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34817 · C48033+ L80701 | Delayed 2:01 PM 1:18 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 3h50 | 5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
L79384 | On time 1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h03 | 5:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79384+ Y80282 | On time 1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h29 | 5:49 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
L79384+ C48035 | On time 1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h14 | 5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
G26200+ L79406+ C48044 | On time 1:35 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 5h59 | 7:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34814 · Y80277 | On time 2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h52 | 4:55 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34814 · C48030 | On time 2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h30 | 4:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
W34814 | On time 2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h09 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26423+ L79406+ C48044 | On time 2:16 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 5h18 | 7:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
C37179+ C48503+ L79406+ C48044 | On time 2:17 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 5h17 | 7:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
W34819 · C48035+ C37179 | Delayed 2:29 PM 2:17 PMLondon Paddington (PAD) | 3h17 | 5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34817 · Y80279 | On time 2:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h45 | 5:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34817 · C48033 | On time 2:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h32 | 5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
W34817 | On time 2:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h23 | 4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34819 · Y80282 | On time 3:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h46 | 5:49 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34819 · C48035 | On time 3:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h31 | 5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
W34819 | On time 3:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h12 | 5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34632 · G15233+ G01150 | On time 3:16 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h08 | 6:24 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W34632+ G01150 | On time 3:16 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h53 | 6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
L79406+ C48044 | On time 3:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h14 | 7:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
L79406+ Y80290 | On time 3:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h00 | 7:20 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
L79406 | 3:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h54 | 7:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15020 · G14985 · Y80294+ L79411 | Delayed 4:42 PM 3:50 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 4h31 | 8:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 3 changes | |
G15020 · G14985 · C48048+ L79411 | Delayed 4:42 PM 3:50 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT) | 4h43 | 8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
W34823 · G15234 | 4:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h50 | 6:53 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34823 · C48039 | On time 4:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h30 | 6:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
W34823 | 4:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h12 | 6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80293 · L79428+ C48052 | On time 4:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 5h59 | 10:04 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34827 · Y80290 | On time 4:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h44 | 7:20 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34827 | 4:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h27 | 7:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34830 · Y80292 | On time 5:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h50 | 7:53 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34830 · C48044 | On time 5:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h31 | 7:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
W34830 | 5:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h12 | 7:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79428+ Y80300 | On time 5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h35 | 9:58 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
L79428+ Y80298 · C48052 | On time 5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h28 | 9:51 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
L79428+ C48052 | On time 5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h41 | 10:04 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
L79428 | On time 5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h43 | 9:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14985 · Y80294 | On time 5:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h45 | 8:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
G14985 | 5:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h29 | 8:05 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14985 · C48048 | On time 5:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h57 | 8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
G14942 · C01620+ G01161_G66477 | 5:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h13 | 9:01 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
G14986 · C48052+ C37268 | 5:50 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h14 | 10:04 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
W34836 · C48048 | On time 6:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h30 | 8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
W34836 · Y80296 | On time 6:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h46 | 8:49 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34836 | 6:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h09 | 8:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14986 | 6:36 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h33 | 9:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34842 · Y80298 · C48052 | On time 7:04 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h47 | 9:51 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 2 changes | |
W34842 · Y80300 | 7:04 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h54 | 9:58 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34842 · C48052 | On time 7:04 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h00 | 10:04 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
W34842 | 7:04 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h10 | 9:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14988+ C37188 | 7:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h11 | 10:29 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
G14988 · Y80302 | 8:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h46 | 10:49 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
G14988 · C48054 | On time 8:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h02 | 11:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
G14988 | 8:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h26 | 10:29 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79464 | 8:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h47 | 12:07 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34848 · Y80304 | 9:04 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h42 | 11:46 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
W34848 | 9:04 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h28 | 11:32 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34771 | On time 11:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h10 | 3:55 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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C48259 · G14977 · C47995 | 3:35 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 6h00 | 9:35 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from London to Exeter
Trains from London to Exeter run on average 85 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 19S$ but you can travel from only 8S$ by coach.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price 19S$ |
Trains per day 85 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Busiest Day Mon |
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Best time to book 70 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Exeter by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Exeter
Most London to Exeter trains use the London Paddington to Exeter St Davids station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter St Thomas. Use this guide to compare London and Exeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to London Victoria from London city centre
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria train station facilities and services
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Exeter station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Exeter St Thomas from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Thomas train station facilities and services
Exeter St Thomas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Thomas.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Thomas: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Exeter Central from Exeter city centre
Exeter Central train station facilities and services
Exeter Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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