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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC)

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$29

Average price

$29

Fastest journey

3 h 23 m

Average duration

3 h 23 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

254 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for Exeter Central (EXC) on Sun, Jul 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 254 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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.

South Western Railway
08:15AM3h23
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:38AMExeter Central (EXC)
$291One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €25.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

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€66

Average price

€20

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3h 30m

Average total duration

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3h 0m

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30m

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5h 9m

Average total duration

4h 39m

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30m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC)

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Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $11 (€9)
Distance
157 miles (253 km)
Average train duration
3h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
$31 (€25)
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
3h 16m
First train
04:49
Last train
19:20
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $11 (€9)

Train providers: South Western Railway and Great Western Rail from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) trains

Buy your official South Western Railway and Great Western Rail train tickets from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) from $37 (€29) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Train information from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) with South Western Railway:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 16 min
  • Cheapest Price: $37
  • South Western Railway frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC)

FAQs: Travel by train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC).
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popular train stations

Popular train stations from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC)

London
Exeter
The major train station for departures in London is London Waterloo. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Waterloo for your trip from London to Exeter.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for London Waterloo
  • Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
  • Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
The major train station for arrivals in Exeter is Exeter Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter Central for your journey to Exeter from London.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Both platforms
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Exeter Central
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street

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