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Central London to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Central London and Exeter takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Central London to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 19m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London Waterloo Station

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  1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
4h 48m
£74–170

Central London to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Central London and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 181.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Exeter, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Exeter Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 3h 17m.

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