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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€86
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 29 trains that leave Exeter St Davids (EXD) for London Waterloo (WAT) on Wed, Aug 05, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 254 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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.
L794938:25 PM3h30Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:55 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€361One-way0 transfers- L794867:25 PM3h36Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:01 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€411One-way0 transfers
- L794766:25 PM3h40Exeter St Davids (EXD)10:05 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€461One-way0 transfers
- L7941412:25 PM3h24Exeter St Davids (EXD)3:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€521One-way0 transfers
- L794473:25 PM3h24Exeter St Davids (EXD)6:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€521One-way0 transfers
W34555+
Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo7:52 AM2h38Exeter St Davids (EXD)10:30 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€1291One-way1 transfer- W34553+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo6:52 AM2h43Exeter St Davids (EXD)9:35 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€1881One-way1 transfer
- G14921+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo9:16 AM2h48Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:04 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€1191One-way1 transfer
- W34562+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo10:15 AM2h50Exeter St Davids (EXD)1:05 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€841One-way1 transfer
- W34566+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo11:15 AM2h50Exeter St Davids (EXD)2:05 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)€841One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €158.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€55 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €332 Average price | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT):
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average €55.
A bus is €312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average €332.
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
The journey is about 43m faster (3h 14m by train vs 3h 57m by car) and roughly €11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€55 vs €66). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34552+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo | On time 5:52 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h19 | 9:11 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79353 | On time 6:40 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h40 | 10:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34553+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo | On time 6:52 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h43 | 9:35 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79358 | On time 7:25 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h24 | 10:49 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34555+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo | On time 7:52 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h38 | 10:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79369 | On time 8:24 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h25 | 11:49 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79369 · L80068 | On time 8:24 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h23 | 11:47 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79380 | On time 9:25 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h24 | 12:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79392 | On time 10:25 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h24 | 1:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79403 | On time 11:25 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h24 | 2:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79414 | On time 12:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h24 | 3:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79425 | On time 1:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h20 | 4:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35188+ G01080+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo | Delayed 1:52 PM 1:27 PMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h18 | 4:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
| G14923+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo | On time 1:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h10 | 4:52 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| G14925+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo | On time 2:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h50 | 5:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79435 | On time 2:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h24 | 5:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34582+Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo | On time 2:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h00 | 5:43 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 1 transfer | |
| L79447 | On time 3:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h24 | 6:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79459 | On time 4:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h24 | 7:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79470 | On time 5:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h36 | 9:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79486 | On time 7:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h36 | 11:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L79493 | On time 8:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h30 | 11:55 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
| L79336 | 5:10 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h33 | 8:43 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT)
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Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 8:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and London Waterloo (WAT) from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 London Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Most Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains use the Exeter St Davids to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter St Davids (EXD) and London Waterloo (WAT) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
Most popular train connections from Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Most popular trains to and from London Waterloo (WAT) and Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Most popular train connections to London Waterloo (WAT)
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