Waterloo Station to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Waterloo Station and Exeter takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterloo Station 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.

6h 21m
Duration: 415 mi
Distance: £230
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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6h 23m

£184–325

Waterloo Station to Exeter train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Waterloo Station and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Exeter at 2:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:50 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
15h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:20 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 4:10 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 5:24 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:10 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 4:58 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:10 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 4:58 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:10 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 4:58 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:10 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
10:10 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 4:58 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:10 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:10 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
12:10 PM → 4:58 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo Station 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.

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Belgium and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Waterloo to Exeter St Davids via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 23m.

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