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Greater London (Region) to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Greater London (Region) and Exeter takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Greater London (Region) to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 44m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Greater London (Region) to Exeter train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Greater London (Region) and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater London (Region) is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 3h 28m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 3h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 32m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 32m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greater London (Region) to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 172.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Greater London (Region), England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. South Western Railway also services this route every 3 hours.

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