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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | London Paddington | Exeter St David's | Fastest | |||||
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just US$20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train London to Exeter: Trip Overview
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London to Exeter Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip London - Exeter
How much does a cheap train ticket from London to Exeter cost?
The average train ticket price from London to Exeter is US$96. The best way to find cheap 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!
How long is the train trip from London to Exeter?
A train trip between London and Exeter is around 3h 22m, although the fastest train will take about 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 254 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between London and Exeter?
The number of trains from London to Exeter can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 28. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from London to Exeter by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from London to Exeter?
When taking the train from London to Exeter, you can travel comfortably and safely with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from London to Exeter?
Trains travelling between London and Exeter leave from Waterloo or Barnes and arrive at Polsloe Bridge, Newcourt.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Exeter was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$48To 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 US$48 to US$310 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 US$48, which is on 2025-11-05.
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.
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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 personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey 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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