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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Exeter (Station) takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is an hourly train service from London to Exeter (Station). 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 20m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

London to Exeter (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between London and Exeter (Station). 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 (Station) at 2:56 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 32m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 23m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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    train train 2h 10m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from London to Exeter (Station).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between London, England and Exeter (Station), England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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