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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Cheapest price on Sep 18
kr275
Average ticket price on Sep 18
kr682
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 18
28
Distance
254 km
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 kr682 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr275.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 28 trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC), including 6 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 254 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.
L794648:20 PM3h42London Waterloo (WAT)12:02 AMExeter Central (EXC)kr2751One-way0 transfers- L794285:23 PM3h39London Waterloo (WAT)9:02 PMExeter Central (EXC)kr3321One-way0 transfers
- L793841:20 PM3h59London Waterloo (WAT)5:19 PMExeter Central (EXC)kr3791One-way0 transfers
- L794063:20 PM3h48London Waterloo (WAT)7:08 PMExeter Central (EXC)kr3791One-way0 transfers
- L7936311:20 AM3h42London Waterloo (WAT)3:02 PMExeter Central (EXC)kr4331One-way0 transfers
W34790 · Y80251+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington9:27 AM2h51London Waterloo (WAT)12:18 PMExeter Central (EXC)kr5801One-way2 transfers- G14987 · Y80298+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington6:28 PM2h55London Waterloo (WAT)9:23 PMExeter Central (EXC)kr6331One-way2 transfers
- G14985 · C03668+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington5:00 PM3h14London Waterloo (WAT)8:14 PMExeter Central (EXC)kr12661One-way2 transfers
- W34820 · Y80282+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington2:27 PM3h15London Waterloo (WAT)5:42 PMExeter Central (EXC)kr6731One-way2 transfers
- G14979 · Y80257+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington10:00 AM3h16London Waterloo (WAT)1:16 PMExeter Central (EXC)kr6731One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of kr300 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr300, while a flight costs an average of kr3190.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr705 Average price | kr300 Average price Cheapest | kr3190 Average price | kr694 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC):
A bus is kr405 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) costing on average kr705.
A bus is kr2890 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) costing on average kr3190.
Other travel options to Exeter Central (EXC) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
You'll arrive about 49m sooner (2h 56m by train vs 3h 45m by car). Tickets start at around kr705 compared to roughly kr694 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L80609+W34788 · C03661 | 8:18 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h48 | 12:06 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
| G14978 · C01605+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | 8:27 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h18 | 11:45 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
| L80618+W34791 · Y80251 | 8:48 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h30 | 12:18 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
| W34788 · C03661+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | 8:58 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h08 | 12:06 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
| L79342 | 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h42 | 1:02 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34791 · Y80251+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | 9:27 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h51 | 12:18 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
| G14979 · Y80257+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | 10:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h16 | 1:16 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
| W34797 · C01587+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | 10:27 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h19 | 1:46 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
| L80655+G14982 · C01608 | 10:48 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h58 | 2:46 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
| L79363 | 11:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h42 | 3:02 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14982 · C01608+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | 11:29 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h17 | 2:46 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
| G14984 · Y80269+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | 11:59 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h19 | 3:18 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
| W34809 · C01610+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | 12:27 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h18 | 3:45 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
| L80691+W34814 · C01612 | 12:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h57 | 4:45 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
| L79384 | 1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h59 | 5:19 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34814 · C01612+Tube from London Waterloo to London Paddington | 1:27 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h18 | 4:45 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr152 but you can travel from only kr135 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 18:20. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price kr152 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 6:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Exeter Central (EXC) from kr135. 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 London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) 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 Central (EXC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Most London Waterloo (WAT) to Exeter Central (EXC) trains use the London Paddington to Exeter St Davids station pair. Use this guide to compare London Waterloo (WAT) and Exeter Central (EXC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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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