How much is the train ticket from Exeter to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to London start at $33. The average price for this train route is around $118. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Exeter to London?

The average train trip from Exeter to London takes 3h 19m and covers 254 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Exeter to London route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 32 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , Great Western Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Exeter to London?

The earliest train from Exeter to London departs at 7:00am. The latest train departs at 10:43pm.

What is the best train operator from Exeter to London?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to London?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Exeter to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Exeter to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Exeter to London from $32

Next train departures

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:28am	Exeter Central	3h 26m	11:54am	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	4:15pm	Exeter St David's	2h 7m	6:22pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 22m	6:52pm	Wimbledon	No tags
Train	8:30am	Exeter St David's	2h 29m	10:59am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 22m	6:52pm	Wimbledon	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:44pm	Whimple	3h 17m	11:01pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:15pm	Exeter St David's	2h 42m	5:57pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:44am	Exeter St David's	2h 56m	10:40am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:44pm	Whimple	3h 17m	11:01pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	9:16am	Exeter St David's	2h 42m	11:58am	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:44am	Exeter St David's	2h 56m	10:40am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:44pm	Whimple	3h 17m	11:01pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:15pm	Exeter St David's	2h 42m	5:57pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:44am	Exeter St David's	2h 56m	10:40am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 22m	10:52pm	Clapham Junction	Cheapest
Train	3:15pm	Exeter St David's	2h 42m	5:57pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:44am	Exeter St David's	2h 56m	10:40am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:44pm	Whimple	3h 17m	11:01pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	3:15pm	Exeter St David's	2h 42m	5:57pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	7:44am	Exeter St David's	3h	10:44am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 19m	6:49pm	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:44pm	Whimple	3h 14m	10:58pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	5:17pm	Exeter St David's	2h 42m	7:59pm	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	7:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 34m	11:04pm	Wimbledon	No tags
Train	7:00am	Exeter St David's	2h 54m	9:54am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	7:30pm	Exeter Central	3h 34m	11:04pm	Wimbledon	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to London on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:44pm	Whimple	3h 10m	10:54pm	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	9:32am	Exeter St David's	2h 27m	11:59am	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	11:30am	Exeter Central	3h 22m	2:52pm	Wimbledon	No tags
Train	8:30am	Exeter St David's	2h 29m	10:59am	London Paddington	No tags
Train	11:30am	Exeter Central	3h 22m	2:52pm	Wimbledon	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

254 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $131	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $607	Average Duration3h 19m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $56	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Exeter and London?

Exeter

A
Polsloe Bridge
Polsloe Bridge, Exeter EX1 2SA, UK
B
Newcourt
Newcourt, Exeter EX2 7AS, UK

London

A
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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B
Barnes
Station House, 1 Station Rd, London SW13 0HT, UK
C
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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D
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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E
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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F
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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Train companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.4

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4

GB train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter to London by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Exeter to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to London start at $33. The average price for this train route is around $118. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Exeter to London?
The average train trip from Exeter to London takes 3h 19m and covers 254 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Exeter to London route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 32 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Exeter to London?
The earliest train from Exeter to London departs at 7:00am. The latest train departs at 10:43pm.
What is the best train operator from Exeter to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Exeter to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Exeter to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-05

$129

12-06

$77

Today

$86

12-08

$61

12-09

$61

12-10

$61

12-11

$47

12-12

$68

The cheapest trip from Exeter to London was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $581 for a train ticket from Exeter to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-12-11.