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London Waterloo East to Exeter Train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Waterloo East to Exeter? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as NZD 28.56, with average prices for this route around NZD 95.18. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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22:48
London Waterloo East
04:13+1
Exeter St Davids
5 hours 25 minutes, DirectGreat Western Railway
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22:51
London Waterloo East
04:13+1
Exeter St Davids
5 hours 22 minutes, Changes requiredSoutheasternThameslinkElizabeth lineGreat Western Railway
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23:21
London Waterloo East
08:44+1
Exeter St Davids
9 hours 23 minutes, Changes requiredSoutheasternThameslinkElizabeth lineGreat Western Railway
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23:24
London Waterloo East
09:27+1
Exeter St Davids
10 hours 3 minutes, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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23:32
London Waterloo East
11:54+1
Exeter St Davids
12 hours 22 minutes, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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23:32
London Waterloo East
12:38+1
Paris
13 hours 6 minutes, Changes requiredSouth Western Railway
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London Waterloo East to Exeter Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:05
Last train
Last train
23:32
Departure station
Departure station
London Waterloo East
Arrival station
Arrival station
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
2 hours 52 minutes
Distance
Distance
254 km
Price
Price
NZD 28.56*
Train operators
Train operators
Elizabeth line, Southeastern, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo East to Exeter

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Are you frequently traveling between London Waterloo East and Exeter on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.
Network Railcard for South East England

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from London Waterloo East to Exeter during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Waterloo East to Exeter for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London Waterloo East to Exeter, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Waterloo East to Exeter ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from London Waterloo East to Exeter more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Waterloo East to Exeter train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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