London to Exeter train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Exeter

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 12

Cheapest price on Sep 12

€52

Average ticket price on Sep 12

€75

Fastest journey on Sep 12

2 h 9 m

Average journey duration on Sep 12

2 h 11 m

Trains on Sep 12

76

Distance

253 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from London to Exeter will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 12, we found 76 trains from London to Exeter, including 22 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 12 the direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .

On Sat, Sep 12 the slowest trains will take 2 h 12 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.

  • South Western RailwayL79373 · SW043300 · Q25058
    12:20 PM4h47
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    5:07 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    521One-way
    2 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79418 · SW041700 · Q25054
    4:20 PM4h45
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    9:05 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    521One-way
    2 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79418 · SW041700 · Q25054+Great Western RailwayC48053
    4:20 PM5h52
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    10:12 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
    551One-way
    3 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79407 · SW042100 · Q25054+Great Western RailwayC48053
    3:20 PM6h52
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    10:12 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
    551One-way
    3 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79418 · SW041700 · Q25054+Great Western RailwayY80299
    4:20 PM5h04
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    9:24 PMSt James' Park (SJP)
    551One-way
    3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Exeter

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 an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €358.

Distance: 253 km

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Flight
Driving

€54

Average price

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€358

Average price

€66

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 39m

Average total duration

4h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 36m

Average total duration

7h 36m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 44m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Exeter is a bus with an average price of €22.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Exeter:

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Exeter costing on average €54.

A bus is €336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Exeter costing on average €358.

The fastest way to travel from London to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 9m.

Flight takes on average 7h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Exeter including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Live departures

London to Exeter train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Exeter trains for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
CrossCountryG01135+Great Western RailwayY80251 · G14935
Delayed
9:23 AM 8:18 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
4h03
12:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)
2 transfers
South Western RailwayL793429:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h46
1:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34788
On time
9:34 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h20
11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW3479010:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h00
12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34790 · C4801010:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h29
12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34790 · Y8025110:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h18
12:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14979
On time
10:36 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h31
1:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14979 · Y80257
On time
10:36 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h44
1:20 PM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14979 · C48015
On time
10:36 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h55
1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
CrossCountryW29862+Great Western RailwayW34618 · C48021
Delayed
11:23 AM 10:48 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
3h43
2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
2 transfers
South Western RailwayL79363+Great Western RailwayC48025+SouthernG27415
On time
10:50 AM London Victoria (VIC)
4h42
3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW3479711:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h10
1:13 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34797 · C4801511:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h28
1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34797 · Y8026311:03 AM London Paddington (PAD)
3h18
2:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79363+Great Western RailwayC48025+SouthernG27848
On time
11:06 AM London Victoria (VIC)
4h26
3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
2 transfers
South Western RailwayL7936311:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h46
3:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL79363+Great Western RailwayC48025
On time
11:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h12
3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79363+Great Western RailwayY8026911:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h01
3:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
CrossCountryW29868+Great Western RailwayW35417 · Y80269
Delayed
12:22 PM 11:48 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
3h33
3:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14983 · C48021
On time
12:05 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h26
2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG1498312:05 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h07
2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14983 · Y8026912:05 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h16
3:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79384+SouthernG27600+Great Western RailwayY80282
Delayed
12:27 PM 12:11 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)
5h38
5:49 PM St James' Park (SJP)
2 transfers
SouthernG27600+South Western RailwayL79377+Great Western RailwayG15014 · W34817
On time
12:11 PM London Victoria (VIC)
5h10
5:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)
4 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34622+CrossCountryW29873+Great Western RailwayY8027412:13 PM London Paddington (PAD)
4h09
4:22 PM St James' Park (SJP)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG1498412:35 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h33
3:08 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14984 · Y8026912:35 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h46
3:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34808 · C48025
On time
1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h29
3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34808
On time
1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h09
3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34808 · Y80272 · C48030
On time
1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h17
4:20 PM St James' Park (SJP)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34808 · Y80274
On time
1:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h19
4:22 PM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
SouthernC93099+South Western RailwayL80700+Great Western RailwayW34817 · C48033
On time
1:08 PM London Victoria (VIC)
4h00
5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
3 transfers
South Western RailwayL79384+SouthernC93099+Great Western RailwayC48035
Delayed
12:27 PM 1:08 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)
4h26
5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
2 transfers
South Western RailwayL79384
On time
1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h03
5:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL79384+Great Western RailwayC48035
On time
1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h14
5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79384+Great Western RailwayY80282
On time
1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h29
5:49 PM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34813
On time
2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h09
4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34813 · C48030
On time
2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h30
4:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34813 · Y80277
On time
2:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h52
4:55 PM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34817 · C48033
On time
2:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h32
5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34817 · Y80279
On time
2:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h45
5:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34817
On time
2:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h23
4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34820 · C48035
On time
3:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h31
5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34820 · Y80282
On time
3:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h46
5:49 PM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34820
On time
3:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h12
5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL79406+Great Western RailwayC48044+SouthernC931193:08 PM London Victoria (VIC)
4h26
7:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 transfers
SouthernG27636+South Western RailwayL80736+Great Western RailwayW34827 · C48044
On time
3:11 PM London Victoria (VIC)
4h23
7:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34632+CrossCountryG01150+Great Western RailwayG15233
On time
3:16 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h08
6:24 PM St James' Park (SJP)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34632+CrossCountryG01150
On time
3:16 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h53
6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL794063:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h54
7:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL79406+Great Western RailwayC48044
On time
3:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h14
7:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79406+Great Western RailwayY80290
On time
3:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h00
7:20 PM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79411+Great Western RailwayG15020 · G14985 · C48048
On time
3:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h43
8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
3 transfers
South Western RailwayL79411+Great Western RailwayG15020 · G14985 · Y80294
On time
3:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h31
8:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34824 · G152344:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h50
6:53 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34824 · C48039
On time
4:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h30
6:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW348244:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h12
6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34827 · Y80290
On time
4:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h44
7:20 PM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW348274:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h27
7:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34831 · Y80292
On time
5:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h50
7:53 PM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34831 · C48044
On time
5:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h31
7:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW348315:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h12
7:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL79428
On time
5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h43
9:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL79428+Great Western RailwayC48052
On time
5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h41
10:04 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79428+Great Western RailwayY80300
On time
5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h35
9:58 PM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79428+Great Western RailwayC48052 · Y80298
On time
5:23 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
4h28
9:51 PM St James' Park (SJP)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14985 · Y80294
On time
5:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h45
8:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14985 · C48048
On time
5:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h57
8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149855:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h29
8:05 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34837 · Y80296
On time
6:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h46
8:49 PM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34837 · C48048
On time
6:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h30
8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW348376:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h09
8:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG149866:36 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h33
9:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14987 · Y80298 · C48052
On time
7:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h47
9:51 PM St James' Park (SJP)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG14987 · Y803007:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h54
9:58 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14987 · C48052
On time
7:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h00
10:04 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149877:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h10
9:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayG14988 · Y803028:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h46
10:49 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG14988 · C48054
On time
8:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h02
11:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG149888:03 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h26
10:29 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL794648:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT)
3h45
12:05 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34848 · Y803049:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h42
11:46 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW348489:04 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2h28
11:32 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayW34770 · C42471
On time
11:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
6h27
6:12 AM St James' Park (SJP)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34770 · C47973
On time
11:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
5h17
5:02 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34770
On time
11:45 PM London Paddington (PAD)
3h23
3:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0 transfersDirect
Saturday, September 12
Great Western RailwayV32602 · C479926:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h40
8:40 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayV326026:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h31
8:31 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayV32602 · Y418686:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h51
8:51 AM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC422057:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h15
9:15 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC42205 · C424747:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h51
9:51 AM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC42205 · C479967:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h32
9:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC422078:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h10
10:10 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC42207 · C480018:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h33
10:33 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC42207 · C424758:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h23
10:23 AM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC422098:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h37
11:07 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC42209 · Y802468:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h53
11:23 AM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC42209 · C480058:30 AM London Paddington (PAD)
3h02
11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79340 · SW044800 · Q25060+SouthernG273968:50 AM London Victoria (VIC)
6h41
3:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)4 transfers
Great Western RailwayV12016+CrossCountryG01137+Great Western RailwayC480118:53 AM London Paddington (PAD)
3h39
12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayC422119:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h12
11:12 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayC42211 · C480059:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
2h32
11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC42211 · C036909:00 AM London Paddington (PAD)
3h11
12:11 PM St James' Park (SJP)1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Exeter?

The best time to book your train from London to Exeter is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Exeter route.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Exeter

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Trains from London to Exeter run on average 47 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.

There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 2h 31m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15
Distance
253 km
Average train duration
3h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
€24
Trains per day
47
Direct trains
19
Fastest train
2h 31m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:57 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
70 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15

Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London to Exeter trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London and Exeter from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
3h 22m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
€24
South Western Railway frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
2h 31m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
€50
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
1h 57m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
€170
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
10 a day

FAQs: Trains from London to Exeter

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Exeter 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to Exeter can start from as little as €24 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Exeter is €54; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London to Exeter is 2h 31m to travel the 253 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London to Exeter leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from London to Exeter leaves at 11:57 PM.
Yes,there are 19 direct trains a day from London to Exeter with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from London to Exeter, you can count on South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) for the best way to get you to Exeter. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and Exeter and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Exeter from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 31m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London to Exeter is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Exeter including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London to Exeter

Most London to Exeter trains use the London Paddington to Exeter St Davids station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter St Thomas. Use this guide to compare London and Exeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Exeter
London PaddingtonPraed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Paddington from London city centre

TrainElizabeth · 7m · €2 · every ~21 min
BusN118, N18 · 21m · €4 · every ~6 min
36 · 31m · €23 · every ~29 min
N205 · 32m · €4 · every ~2 min
46 · 1h 22m · €2 · every ~19 min
SubwayBakerloo · 12m · €4 · every ~65 min

London Paddington train station facilities and services

London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.

London WaterlooLondon Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre

London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus139 · 10m · €2 · every ~27 min
SubwayNorthern · 3m · €1 · every ~86 min

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.

London VictoriaLondon Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU+44 3450774224WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Victoria from London city centre

London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus24 · 8m · €2 · every ~25 min
148 · 9m · €2 · every ~30 min
38, N38 · 10m · €2 · every ~46 min
390 · 25m · €2 · every ~26 min
26, N26 · 28m · €4 · every ~27 min
A8 · 37m · €1 · every ~10 min
SubwayCircle, District · 5m · €2 · every ~108 min

London Victoria train station facilities and services

London Victoria 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, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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 Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Most popular train connections to Exeter

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