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

The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to London start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £67. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Exeter to London?

The average train journey time from Exeter to London is 3h 21m, covering a distance of 158 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 29 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 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:43.

Which 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?

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

Which train operator has the most punctual service 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 £17

Next train departures

Next departures from Exeter to London on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:30	Exeter Central	3h 54m	15:24	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	17:17	Exeter St David's	2h 18m	19:35	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	09:30	Exeter Central	3h 46m	13:16	Clapham Junction	No tags
Train	08:30	Exeter St David's	2h 38m	11:08	London Paddington	No tags
Train	09:30	Exeter Central	3h 46m	13:16	Clapham Junction	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to London on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:29	Exeter Central	3h 32m	21:01	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	2h 2m	09:54	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	15:30	Exeter Central	3h 19m	18:49	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	07:44	Exeter St David's	2h 45m	10:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	15:30	Exeter Central	3h 19m	18:49	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to London on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:44	Whimple	3h 17m	21:01	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	2h 2m	09:54	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	15:30	Exeter Central	3h 19m	18:49	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	07:44	Exeter St David's	2h 45m	10:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	15:30	Exeter Central	3h 19m	18:49	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to London on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:29	Exeter Central	3h 20m	19:49	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	2h 2m	09:54	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	15:30	Exeter Central	3h 19m	18:49	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	07:44	Exeter St David's	2h 45m	10:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	15:30	Exeter Central	3h 19m	18:49	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to London on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:29	Exeter Central	3h 32m	21:01	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	2h 2m	09:54	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	15:30	Exeter Central	3h 19m	18:49	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	07:44	Exeter St David's	2h 45m	10:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	15:30	Exeter Central	3h 19m	18:49	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to London on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:29	Exeter Central	3h 32m	21:01	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	2h 2m	09:54	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	15:30	Exeter Central	3h 19m	18:49	Wandsworth Town	No tags
Train	07:44	Exeter St David's	2h 45m	10:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	15:30	Exeter Central	3h 19m	18:49	Wandsworth Town	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to London on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:44	Whimple	3h 14m	22:58	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	16:16	Exeter St David's	2h 9m	18:25	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	07:29	Exeter Central	3h 9m	10:38	Clapham Junction	No tags
Train	07:00	Exeter St David's	2h 29m	09:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	07:29	Exeter Central	3h 9m	10:38	Clapham Junction	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to London on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:44	Whimple	3h 10m	22:54	Waterloo	Cheapest
Train	16:15	Exeter St David's	2h 7m	18:22	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	15:30	Exeter Central	3h 22m	18:52	Wimbledon	No tags
Train	08:30	Exeter St David's	2h 29m	10:59	London Paddington	No tags
Train	15:30	Exeter Central	3h 22m	18:52	Wimbledon	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

158 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £69	Average duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £332	Average duration3h 21m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £31	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
Barnes
Station House, 1 Station Rd, London SW13 0HT, UK
B
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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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 companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter to London by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Exeter to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to London start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £67. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Exeter to London?
The average train journey time from Exeter to London is 3h 21m, covering a distance of 158 miles. The fastest 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 run on this route with 29 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 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:43.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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

28/11

£73

29/11

£47

Today

£46

01/12

£42

02/12

£37

03/12

£33

04/12

£37

05/12

£37

The cheapest trip from Exeter to London was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £33

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 £33 to £314 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 £33, which is on 2025-12-03.