The average train between Exeter and Waltham Abbey takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Waltham Abbey. 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 Waltham Abbey. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Waltham Abbey at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Waltham Abbey. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Waltham Abbey station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Exeter to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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The distance between Exeter and Waltham Abbey is 267.8 km. The road distance is 305 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 6m.