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Exeter Central to Waterloo Station trains

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The average train between Exeter Central and Waterloo Station takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service 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 48m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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2h 42m
£77–133

Exeter Central to Waterloo Station train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter Central and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 1:12 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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 42m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 32m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 33m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)4h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 49m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 33m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)2h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 176.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Exeter Central, England and Waterloo Station, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m.

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