The average train between London and Exeter takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London 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 every 30 minutes between London and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Exeter station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
London to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your London to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between London and Exeter is 252.8 km. The road distance is 277 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. South Western Railway also services this route hourly.
