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Waterloo to Exeter Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:21
Last train
Last train
23:59
Departure city
Departure city
Waterloo
Arrival city
Arrival city
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
2h 36m
Distance
Distance
193 miles
Price
Price
IDR 184,685.00*
Train operators
Train operators
Elizabeth line, Southeastern, CrossCountry

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06:21
3h 6m, Direct
London Waterloo
09:27
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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07:10
3h 30m, Direct
London Waterloo
10:40
Exeter Central
South Western Railway
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07:27
2h 41m, Direct
London Waterloo
10:08
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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08:20
3h 19m, Direct
London Waterloo
11:39
Exeter Central
South Western Railway
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08:27
2h 46m, Direct
London Waterloo
11:13
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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08:58
2h 56m, Direct
London Waterloo
11:54
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Waterloo to Exeter typically cost around IDR 184,685.00, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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How to book cheap train tickets from Waterloo to Exeter

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Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you travel between Waterloo and Exeter on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by traveling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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