The average train between Exeter and London Victoria takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to London Victoria. 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 Victoria. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into London Victoria at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to London Victoria. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at London Victoria station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Exeter to London Victoria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to London Victoria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
The distance between Exeter and London Victoria is 250.9 km. The road distance is 284 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.