Train Central London to Exeter from £100 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Central London and Exeter takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is an hourly train service 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.

3h 7m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Earl's Court station

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Central London to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Central London and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Earl's Court station and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

11:06 PM → 3:08 AM
Arrives next day
4h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:21 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 12:12 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:21 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
9:21 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
10:01 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:21 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
8:51 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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