Trains tickets from Exeter to London

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TodayMay 1
from $63
TomorrowMay 2
from $63
SatMay 3
SunMay 4
MonMay 5
from $47
TueMay 6
from $53
WedMay 7
from $51
ThuMay 8

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter Central
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: Waterloo
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Whimple
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: Waterloo
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter Central
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: Barnes
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter Central
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: Barnes
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter Central
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: London
    Destination location: Barnes
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to London.

Bus
Average Price$12 - $68Average Duration4h 55m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$21 - $444Average Duration3h 11m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$20 - $45Average Duration3h 30m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Exeter to London

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 30mAverage Duration
$20Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Train Exeter to London: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$87
Average train trip duration3h 11m
Number of daily trains21
Earliest train departure6:58am
Distance158 miles (254 km)
Latest train departure11:42pm

Exeter to London Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/29
$63
04/30
$63
Today
$63
05/02
$63
05/03
No data
05/04
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05/05
$47
05/06
$53
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Exeter to London was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $422 for a train ticket from Exeter to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-05-05.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Exeter and London is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in London.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to London, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Exeter and London compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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