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London to Exeter by train
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First train06:35
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Last train23:50
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr
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Distance255 kilometres
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Trains per day55
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Avg. journey time2hr 42m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Exeter by train
Fast trains from London to Exeter take around 2 hours, covering a distance of approximately 255 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Exeter.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Exeter?
Direct trains from London to Exeter have been found.
We usually find around 51 direct trains on the route from London to Exeter every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 59 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Exeter?
The London to Exeter train travel time is normally about 2 hours, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Exeter train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Exeter is usually scheduled to depart London around 06:00 and the last train is around 23:45. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 07:02, and the last at 23:50.

What's the London to Exeter train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Exeter are $18.48.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $41 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $67. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book London to Exeter train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Exeter by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Exeter?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Exeter, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- First Great Western
- GWR
- Great Western Railway
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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