The average train between Exeter and Central London takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Central London. 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 Exeter and Central London. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Central London at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Central London. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Central London station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Exeter to Central London train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Central London train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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The distance between Exeter and Central London is 240.4 km. The road distance is 292 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Exeter Central to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £65–160 and the journey takes 3h 19m.