How much does a train ticket cost from London to Exeter?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Exeter start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £69. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Exeter?

The average train journey time from London to Exeter is 3h 12m, covering a distance of 155 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Exeter route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 33 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , Great Western Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Exeter?

The earliest train from London to Exeter departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:46.

Which is the best train operator from London to Exeter?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Exeter?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Exeter?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Exeter?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train London to Exeter from £21

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Exeter on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:20	Waterloo	3h 9m	12:29	Cranbrook	Cheapest
Train	09:36	London Paddington	2h 27m	12:03	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	16:47	Queenstown Road	3h 52m	20:39	Exeter Central	No tags
Train	07:29	London Paddington	2h 39m	10:08	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	16:47	Queenstown Road	3h 52m	20:39	Exeter Central	No tags

Next departures from London to Exeter on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:20	Waterloo	3h 18m	19:38	Exeter Central	Cheapest
Train	07:38	London Paddington	2h 32m	10:10	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	07:17	Clapham Junction	3h 21m	10:38	Exeter Central	No tags
Train	07:38	London Paddington	2h 32m	10:10	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	07:17	Clapham Junction	3h 21m	10:38	Exeter Central	No tags

Next departures from London to Exeter on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:15	Waterloo	3h 23m	11:38	Exeter Central	Cheapest
Train	07:53	London Paddington	2h 32m	10:25	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	07:12	Clapham Junction	3h 28m	10:40	Exeter Central	No tags
Train	07:53	London Paddington	2h 32m	10:25	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	07:12	Clapham Junction	3h 28m	10:40	Exeter Central	No tags

Next departures from London to Exeter on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:20	Waterloo	3h 19m	18:39	Exeter Central	Cheapest
Train	10:03	London Paddington	2h	12:03	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	07:17	Clapham Junction	3h 23m	10:40	Exeter Central	No tags
Train	07:02	London Paddington	2h 25m	09:27	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	07:17	Clapham Junction	3h 23m	10:40	Exeter Central	No tags

Next departures from London to Exeter on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:20	Waterloo	3h 19m	18:39	Exeter Central	Cheapest
Train	10:03	London Paddington	2h	12:03	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	07:17	Clapham Junction	3h 23m	10:40	Exeter Central	No tags
Train	07:02	London Paddington	2h 25m	09:27	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	07:17	Clapham Junction	3h 23m	10:40	Exeter Central	No tags

Next departures from London to Exeter on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:20	Waterloo	3h 9m	12:29	Cranbrook	Cheapest
Train	10:03	London Paddington	2h	12:03	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	07:17	Clapham Junction	3h 23m	10:40	Exeter Central	No tags
Train	07:02	London Paddington	2h 25m	09:27	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	07:17	Clapham Junction	3h 23m	10:40	Exeter Central	No tags

Next departures from London to Exeter on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:20	Waterloo	3h 10m	18:30	Cranbrook	Cheapest
Train	10:03	London Paddington	2h	12:03	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	07:17	Clapham Junction	3h 23m	10:40	Exeter Central	No tags
Train	07:02	London Paddington	2h 25m	09:27	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	07:17	Clapham Junction	3h 23m	10:40	Exeter Central	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 20:54 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Exeter

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage duration

158 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £68	Average duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £257	Average duration3h 12m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £31	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Exeter?

London

A
Barnes
Station House, 1 Station Rd, London SW13 0HT, UK
B
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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C
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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D
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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E
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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F
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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Exeter

A
Polsloe Bridge
Polsloe Bridge, Exeter EX1 2SA, UK
B
Newcourt
Newcourt, Exeter EX2 7AS, UK

Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.4

Based on 25 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the value for money but often complained with the Wi-Fi. South Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £18

South Western Railway London Exeter recent customer reviews

It was a bus journey

Ian B.

7 August 2023

Good service

Tibin A.

8 March 2023

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Exeter by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from London to Exeter?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Exeter start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £69. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Exeter?
The average train journey time from London to Exeter is 3h 12m, covering a distance of 155 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Exeter route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 33 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Exeter?
The earliest train from London to Exeter departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:46.
Which is the best train operator from London to Exeter?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Exeter?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£63

10/12

£71

Today

£64

12/12

£37

13/12

£33

14/12

£36

15/12

£47

16/12

£41

The cheapest trip from London to Exeter was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Exeter as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £33 to £245 for a train ticket from London to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £33, which is on 2025-12-13.

Usually Great Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.