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Today24 Apr
Tomorrow25 Apr
from US$67
Sat26 Apr
Sun27 Apr
from US$61
Mon28 Apr
from US$63
Tue29 Apr
from US$59
Wed30 Apr
Thu1 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Cranbrook
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Whimple
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Cranbrook
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Cranbrook
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Waterloo
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Cranbrook
    Operated by: South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train London to Exeter: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$86
Average train trip duration3h 11m
Number of daily trains18
Earliest train departure06:56
Distance152 miles
Latest train departure23:50

London to Exeter Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip London - Exeter

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from London to Exeter cost?

    The average train ticket price from London to Exeter is US$86. The best way to find cheap train tickets from London to Exeter is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from London to Exeter?

    A train trip between London and Exeter is around 3h 11m, although the fastest train will take about 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 158 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between London and Exeter?

    The number of trains from London to Exeter can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from London to Exeter by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from London to Exeter?

    Trains travelling between London and Exeter leave from Euston Station or King's Cross and arrive at Polsloe Bridge, Newcourt.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
22/04
US$68
23/04
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Today
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25/04
US$67
26/04
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27/04
US$61
28/04
US$63
29/04
US$59
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Exeter was searched and found on 29 Apr 2025 with a price of US$59

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Exeter as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$59 to US$228 for a train ticket from London to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$59, which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between London and Exeter is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Exeter.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Exeter, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between London and Exeter, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from London to Exeter.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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