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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Paddington takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Exeter to Paddington. 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 26m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Exeter to Paddington train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Paddington. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Paddington at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 31m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 57m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 3h 57m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 3h 57m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 3h 57m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 3h 57m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 3h 56m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 16m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Paddington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Paddington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Paddington, 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 6m.

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