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Waterloo Station to Exeter (Station) trains

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The average train between Waterloo Station and Exeter (Station) takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service 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 41m
Duration
177 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Waterloo Station to Exeter (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Waterloo Station and Exeter (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Exeter (Station) at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 26m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 43m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 42m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 40m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 56m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 26m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 177.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, 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 13m.

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