The average train between Exeter and Shaftesbury Avenue takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Shaftesbury Avenue. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Shaftesbury Avenue. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury Avenue at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Shaftesbury Avenue. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Shaftesbury Avenue station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Exeter to Shaftesbury Avenue train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Shaftesbury Avenue train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Exeter to Shaftesbury Avenue train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Exeter and Shaftesbury Avenue is 252.7 km. The road distance is 282 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 14m.