Train Waterloo Station to Exeter from £94 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Waterloo Station and Exeter takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Waterloo Station 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.

2h 40m
Duration: 176 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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2h 51m

£79–162

Waterloo Station to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Waterloo Station and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

2:18 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
2:44 PM → 5:15 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 6:16 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
4:17 PM → 7:02 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:41 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:41 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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