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

Trip Overview

The average train between Waterloo Station and Exeter (Station) takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo Station 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 42m
Duration: 177 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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3h 13m

£79–162

Waterloo Station to Exeter (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Waterloo Station and Exeter (Station). The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Exeter (Station) at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

11:44 AM → 2:00 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
12:14 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 3:11 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 4:12 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 12:12 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:45 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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