Trains from London to Exeter

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TodayApr 29
from $55
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from $31
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from $25
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from $54
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Cranbrook
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $55
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Clapham Junction
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter Central
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $57
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Cranbrook
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $104
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Clapham Junction
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter Central
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $159
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Clapham Junction
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter Central
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $108
Train London to Exeter: Trip Overview

Train London to Exeter: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$57
Average train trip duration3h 10m
Number of daily trains22
Earliest train departure6:56 AM
Distance152 miles (244 km)
Latest train departure11:45 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

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London to Exeter Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains22
Earliest and Latest Train Departures6:56AM - 11:45PM
Minimum Price$25
Average Ticket Price$57
Minimum Trip Duration1h59m
Average Train Trip Duration3h10m
Distance152 miles (244 km)
Train Companies on This RouteSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip London - Exeter

The average train ticket price from London to Exeter is $57. The best way to find train tickets from London to Exeter is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between London and Exeter is around 3h 10m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 59m. This is the time it takes to travel the 158 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from London to Exeter can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from London to Exeter by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from London to Exeter, you can travel comfortably and safely with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.

Trains traveling between London and Exeter leave from St Pancras International or Euston Station and arrive at Polsloe Bridge, Newcourt.

Once in Exeter, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Haldon Forest, Exeter City FC, Self-Guided Heritage Trails, Costum House at the Quay, Exeter Northcott Theatre.

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 London and Exeter is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Exeter.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Exeter, 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.

By choosing the train between London and Exeter, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from London to Exeter.

Did you know?

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.

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.

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

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