The average train between Heathrow and Exeter Central takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Heathrow to Exeter Central. 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 Heathrow and Exeter Central. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Exeter Central at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Exeter Central. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Exeter Central station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Heathrow to Exeter Central train services, operated by Heathrow Express, depart from London Paddington station.
Heathrow to Exeter Central train services, operated by Heathrow Express, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Heathrow to Exeter Central train tickets online with Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Heathrow and Exeter Central is 230.3 km. The road distance is 302 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 10m.