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London Paddington to Exeter by train
It takes an average of 3h 3m to travel from London Paddington to Exeter by train, over a distance of around 156 miles (251 km). There are normally 46 trains per day traveling from London Paddington to Exeter and tickets for this journey start from $40.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 5:00 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:50 pm | |
| Departure station | London Paddington | |
| Arrival station | Exeter | |
| Journey time | From 2h 0m | |
| Distance | 156 miles (251 km) | |
| Frequency | 46 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $40.50 | |
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Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter in 2 hours
If you want to travel from London Paddington to Exeter by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from London Paddington to Exeter by train to take around 3 hours 3 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 46 trains per day running on this route, which spans 251 km. There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Exeter.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from London Paddington to Exeter start from $40.50 when you book in advance.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for train schedules, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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Planning a trip to the UK soon? As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
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