The average train between London Victoria and Exeter takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is an hourly train service from London Victoria to Exeter. 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 London Victoria and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from London Victoria is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Sloane Square station and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London Victoria to Exeter. However, there are services departing from London Victoria station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
London Victoria to Exeter train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
London Victoria to Exeter train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
The distance between London Victoria and Exeter is 250.9 km. The road distance is 284 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 8m.