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Waterloo to Exeter train route details

First train
First train
08:58
Last train
Last train
23:04
Departure city
Departure city
Waterloo
Arrival city
Arrival city
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
2h 36m
Distance
Distance
309 km
Price
Price
AED 79.37*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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08:58
2h 56m, Direct
London Waterloo
11:54
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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09:20
3h 18m, Direct
London Waterloo
12:38
Exeter Central
South Western Railway
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09:27
2h 36m, Direct
London Waterloo
12:03
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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10:00
3h 7m, Direct
London Waterloo
13:07
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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10:20
3h 18m, Direct
London Waterloo
13:38
Exeter Central
South Western Railway
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10:27
2h 46m, Direct
London Waterloo
13:13
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Waterloo to Exeter typically cost around AED 79.37, 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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Where to stay near Exeter

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    Bonhay Rd
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    Premier Inn Exeter City Centre
    2 Southernhay Gardens
    8.5/10
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    Hotel du Vin Exeter
    Magdalen St
    8.4/10
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    The Gissons Hotel
    Exeter Road, Exeter
    7.6/10
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    Hotel Indigo EXETER by IHG
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