The average train between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Exeter Central takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Exeter Central. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Exeter Central at 3:21 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter Central. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) station and arriving at Exeter Central station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter Central train services, operated by Heathrow Express, depart from London Paddington station.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter Central train services, operated by Heathrow Express, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter Central train tickets online with Heathrow Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Exeter Central is 230.4 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.