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Outbound fromLondon Waterloo to Exeter St David's by train
It takes an average of 3h 46m to travel from London Waterloo to Exeter St David's by train, over a distance of around 158 miles (254 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from London Waterloo to Exeter St David's and tickets for this journey start from £14.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:20 | |
| Departure station | London Waterloo | |
| Arrival station | Exeter St David's | |
| Journey time | From 3h 19m | |
| Distance | 158 miles (254 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £14.60 | |
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How to travel from London Waterloo to Exeter St David's by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St David's? Look no further.
You'll usually find 25 trains per day running between London Waterloo and Exeter St David's, which usually take 3 hours 46 minutes to complete the 158 miles (254 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 19 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. As soon as you board the train, you'll be able to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the journey as there are direct services available. South Western Railway trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Exeter St David's.
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 Waterloo to Exeter St David's start from £14.60 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Exeter St David's? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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