The average train between ExCeL London and Exeter takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is an hourly train service from ExCeL 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.
Trains run hourly between ExCeL London and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from ExCeL London is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Custom House and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London to Exeter. However, there are services departing from ExCeL London station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
ExCeL London to Exeter train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
ExCeL London to Exeter train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your ExCeL London to Exeter train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between ExCeL London and Exeter is 262.4 km. The road distance is 294 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 8m.