Train Exeter Central to Waterloo Station from £97 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter Central and Waterloo Station takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter Central to Waterloo Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 47m
Duration: 177 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Exeter Central to Waterloo Station train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter Central and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter Central is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

5:52 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

1:07 AM → 6:00 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:48 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

1:12 AM → 6:00 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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