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Exeter Central to London Waterloo Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Exeter Central to London Waterloo? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $12.90, with average prices for this route around $56.19. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

  • Sun, Jul 13
  • Mon, Jul 14
    From $12.90
  • Tue, Jul 15
    From $16.21
  • Wed, Jul 16
    From $16.21
  • Thu, Jul 17
    From $16.21
  • Fri, Jul 18
    From $15.60
  • Sat, Jul 19
    From $16.21
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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20:11
Exeter Central
23:09
London Waterloo
2h 58m, Changes requiredGreat Western Railway
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20:30
Exeter Central
23:58
London Waterloo
3h 28m, DirectSouth Western Railway
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20:40
Exeter Central
00:14+1
London Waterloo
3h 34m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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22:30
Exeter Central
06:42+1
London Waterloo
8h 12m, Changes requiredSouth Western Railway
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23:18
Exeter Central
07:36+1
Paris
8h 18m, Changes requiredSouth Western Railway
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Exeter Central to London Waterloo Train Route Details

First train
First train
08:28
Last train
Last train
23:18
Departure station
Departure station
Exeter Central
Arrival station
Arrival station
London Waterloo
Journey time
Journey time
2h 58m
Distance
Distance
158 miles
Price
Price
$12.90*
Train operators
Train operators
Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Season Tickets for frequent travel

For frequent travelers between Exeter Central and London Waterloo, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
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

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Exeter Central to London Waterloo can result in significant cost savings.
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 Exeter Central to London Waterloo 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 Exeter Central to London Waterloo, 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Exeter Central to London Waterloo ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Exeter Central to London Waterloo Train Ticket Types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.