The average train between Southwark and Exeter takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Southwark 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 Southwark and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Southwark is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Bond Street station and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southwark to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Southwark station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Southwark to Exeter train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Southwark to Exeter train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Southwark to Exeter train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southwark and Exeter is 254.2 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.