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Waterloo to Exeter train route details

First train

06:21

Last train

23:46

Departure city

Waterloo

Arrival city

Exeter

Journey time

2h 36m

Distance

309 km

Price

€ 11.92*

Train Operators

Southeastern, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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Check all Waterloo to Exeter journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
20:20 3h 42m, Direct London Waterloo	00:02 +1 Exeter Central	Find Tickets
20:23 3h 9m, Direct London Waterloo	23:32 Exeter St Davids	Find Tickets
21:22 3h 55m, 1 change London Waterloo	01:17 +1 Exeter St Davids	Find Tickets
23:04 5h 9m, Direct London Waterloo	04:13 +1 Exeter St Davids	Find Tickets
23:46 8h 58m, 1 change London Waterloo East	08:44 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

How to book cheap train tickets from Waterloo to Exeter

Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Waterloo and Exeter on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

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