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Waterloo to Exeter Train Route Details

First train
First train
11:22
Last train
Last train
23:04
Departure city
Departure city
Waterloo
Arrival city
Arrival city
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
2h 36m
Distance
Distance
193 miles
Price
Price
€18.37*
Train operators
Train operators
Southeastern, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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11:22
2h 47m, Direct
London Waterloo
14:09
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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11:55
3h 4m, Direct
London Waterloo
14:59
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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12:22
2h 47m, Direct
London Waterloo
15:09
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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13:22
2h 47m, Direct
London Waterloo
16:09
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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14:22
3h, Direct
London Waterloo
17:22
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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15:22
2h 47m, Direct
London Waterloo
18:09
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Typical ticket prices between Waterloo and Exeter are around €18.37, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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Where to stay near Exeter

  • Holiday Inn Express EXETER - CITY CENTRE by IHG
    Holiday Inn Express EXETER - CITY CENTRE by IHG
    Tudor St
    9.1/10
    80 review
  • Exeter Court Hotel
    Exeter Court Hotel
    Kennford
    8.7/10
    47 review
  • Premier Inn Exeter Central St Davids
    Premier Inn Exeter Central St Davids
    Bonhay Rd
    8.1/10
    47 review
  • Premier Inn Exeter City Centre
    Premier Inn Exeter City Centre
    2 Southernhay Gardens
    8.5/10
    50 review
  • Hotel du Vin Exeter
    Hotel du Vin Exeter
    Magdalen St
    8.4/10
    107 review
  • The Gissons Hotel
    The Gissons Hotel
    Exeter Road, Exeter
    7.7/10
    84 review
  • Hotel Indigo EXETER by IHG
    Hotel Indigo EXETER by IHG
    3 Catherine Street
    9.5/10
    62 review
  • Leonardo Hotel Exeter
    Leonardo Hotel Exeter
    Western Wy
    9.1/10
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