How much is the train ticket from Exeter to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to London start from $23. The average price for this train route is around $82. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Exeter to London?

The average train ride duration from Exeter to London is 3h 17m, covering a distance of 154 miles (248 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators service the Exeter to London route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 34 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , Great Western Railway .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Exeter to London?

The earliest train departs from Exeter to London at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:43pm.

What is the best train operator from Exeter to London?

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 Exeter to London?

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Exeter to London?

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 Exeter to London from $27

Next train departures

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:29am	Exeter Central	3h 20m	10:49am	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:15pm	Exeter St David's	2h 42m	5:57pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:44am	Exeter St David's	3h 2m	10:46am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:44pm	Whimple	3h 14m	10:58pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	5:17pm	Exeter St David's	2h 42m	7:59pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	7:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 34m	11:04pm	Wimbledon	No tags
Train	7:00am	Exeter St David's	2h 54m	9:54am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 34m	11:04pm	Wimbledon	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:39pm	Cranbrook	3h 15m	10:54pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	9:32am	Exeter St David's	2h 27m	11:59am	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	11:30am	Exeter Central	3h 22m	2:52pm	Wimbledon	No tags
Train	8:30am	Exeter St David's	2h 29m	10:59am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	11:30am	Exeter Central	3h 22m	2:52pm	Wimbledon	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:29pm	Exeter Central	3h 32m	9:01pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	7:52am	Exeter St David's	2h 2m	9:54am	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:44am	Exeter St David's	2h 45m	10:29am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:29pm	Exeter Central	3h 32m	9:01pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	7:52am	Exeter St David's	2h 2m	9:54am	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:44am	Exeter St David's	2h 45m	10:29am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:25pm	Exeter St David's	3h 24m	6:49pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	7:52am	Exeter St David's	2h 2m	9:54am	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:44am	Exeter St David's	2h 45m	10:29am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:29pm	Exeter Central	3h 20m	7:49pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	7:52am	Exeter St David's	2h 2m	9:54am	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:44am	Exeter St David's	2h 45m	10:29am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to London

We recommend carpooling

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 $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

158 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $93	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $429	Average Duration3h 17m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $40	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

Exeter

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

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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Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.4

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Exeter to London by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Exeter to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to London start from $23. The average price for this train route is around $82. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Exeter to London?
The average train ride duration from Exeter to London is 3h 17m, covering a distance of 154 miles (248 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators service the Exeter to London route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 34 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Exeter to London?
The earliest train departs from Exeter to London at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:43pm.
What is the best train operator from Exeter to London?
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 Exeter to London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Exeter to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Exeter to London?
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

12/09

$94

12/10

$60

Today

$61

12/12

$61

12/13

$54

12/14

$48

12/15

$47

12/16

$42

The cheapest trip from Exeter to London was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $42

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 $42 to $412 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 $42 which is on 2025-12-16.