The average train between Southwark and Exeter takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Southwark 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.
Trains run hourly between Southwark and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southwark is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Exeter at 2:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southwark to Exeter. However, there are services departing from London Paddington station and arriving at Exeter St Davids station via Exeter St Davids station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Southwark to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
Southwark to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
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The distance between Southwark and Exeter is 254.2 km. The road distance is 276 km.
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.