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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 traveling at rush hour.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€65 Average price | €32 Average price Lowest |
4h 3m Average duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
*Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() South Western Railway | Y20515 | On time 12:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h19 | 3:39 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20515 | On time 12:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h40 | 4:00 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20515 | On time 12:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h23 | 3:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22051 | On time 12:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h33 | 3:08 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22051 | On time 12:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h43 | 3:18 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22052 | On time 1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h28 | 3:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22052 | On time 1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h25 | 3:28 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22052 | On time 1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h09 | 3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20797 | On time 1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h22 | 4:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20797 | On time 1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h18 | 4:38 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20797 | On time 1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h46 | 5:06 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22054 | On time 2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h09 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22054 | On time 2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h30 | 4:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22054 | On time 2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h25 | 4:28 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20795 | On time 2:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h24 | 5:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20795 | On time 2:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h20 | 5:40 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20795 | On time 2:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h42 | 6:02 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22056 | On time 2:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h24 | 4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22056 | On time 2:35 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h43 | 5:18 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22057 | On time 3:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h12 | 5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22057 | On time 3:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h31 | 5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22057 | On time 3:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h25 | 5:28 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20524 | On time 3:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h43 | 7:03 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22059 | On time 4:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h30 | 6:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20788 | On time 4:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h13 | 8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22062 | On time 5:03 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h30 | 7:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
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![]() Great Western Rail | Y22039 | On time 8:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h15 | 10:18 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22039 | On time 8:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h30 | 10:33 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22039 | On time 8:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h05 | 10:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20516 | On time 8:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h19 | 11:39 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20516 | On time 8:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h12 | 12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20516 | On time 8:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h23 | 11:43 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22040 | On time 9:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h29 | 11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22040 | On time 9:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h11 | 11:14 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22040 | On time 9:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h25 | 11:28 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20513 | On time 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h11 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20513 | On time 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h18 | 12:38 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20513 | On time 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h22 | 12:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22042 | On time 9:37 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h17 | 11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22042 | On time 9:37 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h29 | 12:06 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22043 | On time 10:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h00 | 12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22043 | On time 10:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h15 | 12:18 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
![]() Great Western Rail | Y22043 | On time 10:03 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h29 | 12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
![]() South Western Railway | Y20787 | On time 10:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h11 | 2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
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Fastest Journey
2 h
Average
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
253 km
Of the 18 trains that leave London for Exeter every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€40) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 7 |
Train providers 3 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 23:50 |
Find the best trains between London and Exeter with Omio's travel partners South Western Railway, Great Western Rail and CrossCountry from $32 (€27). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
South Western Railway from London to Exeter train information:
The train connection between London and Exeter is well-served by several providers, including South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, and Cross Country. With frequent services throughout the day, travelers can enjoy a comfortable journey that typically takes around 2 to 3 hours. Whether you're heading for a weekend getaway or exploring the beautiful Devon countryside, these trains offer convenient options to suit your schedule.
The train connection from London to Exeter offers a direct service with a duration of 2 hours and 7 minutes. There are approximately 25 connections available each day, providing ample options for travelers. The main departure stations in London include Clapham Junction, London Waterloo, and London Paddington, while the arrival stations in Exeter consist of Exeter Central, Pinhoe, and Exeter St Davids.
The first daily train journey from London to Exeter departs at 07:00, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore the beautiful landscapes of Devon. The last train leaves Exeter at 23:45, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy a full day in this charming city before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for a train from London to Exeter is €27, while the average ticket price tends to be around €62.
Exeter Cathedral, a stunning example of Gothic architecture, dates back to the 12th century and showcases intricate stone carvings that tell stories of faith and history. Its significance lies not only in its architectural beauty but also as a center for worship and community gatherings over the centuries. One unique feature is the remarkable vaulted ceiling known as the "Devon Cathedral," which creates an awe-inspiring atmosphere inside this sacred space.
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum stands out as Exeter's cultural gem, opened in 1868 to commemorate Prince Albert’s contributions to education and arts. This museum holds significant collections ranging from natural history to fine art, reflecting both local heritage and global cultures. A highlight is its striking Victorian architecture combined with modern exhibits that engage visitors through interactive displays.
Rougemont Castle offers a fascinating glimpse into medieval life; built in the late 11th century by William I after his conquest of England, it served both defensive purposes and royal residence. The castle's historical importance is underscored by its role during various conflicts throughout English history, including civil wars where it was besieged multiple times. Unique features include remnants of ancient walls still standing strong today alongside beautiful gardens that invite you to explore while soaking up panoramic views of Exeter below.
When departing from London, you have various train station options to start your route from including London Waterloo and London Paddington. When arriving in Exeter, you can end your journey in train stations like Exeter St Davids and Exeter Central.
Passengers board the train most frequently from London Waterloo, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Exeter St Davids, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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