The average train between Exeter and London Docklands takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to London Docklands. 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 London Docklands. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into London Docklands at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to London Docklands. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at London Docklands station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Exeter to London Docklands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to London Docklands train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Exeter to London Docklands train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Exeter and London Docklands is 259.9 km. The road distance is 290 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 14m.