Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£36

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£72

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

2 h 43 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

2 h 44 m

Trains on 18 Sept

45

Distance

252 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.

Fast trains

To travel from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) you need to make at least one change.

  • South Western RailwayL79476+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Victoria
    18:084h34
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    22:42London Victoria (VIC)
    £361One-way
    1 change
  • South Western RailwayL79459+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Victoria
    15:574h29
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    20:26London Victoria (VIC)
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • South Western RailwayL79435+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Victoria
    13:584h23
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    18:21London Victoria (VIC)
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayW34601+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria
    19:563h10
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    23:06London Victoria (VIC)
    £451One-way
    1 change
  • South Western RailwayL79414+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Victoria
    11:574h24
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    16:21London Victoria (VIC)
    £451One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC)

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £419.

Distance: 252 km

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Coach
Driving

£63

Average Price

£419

Average Price

£30

Average Price

Cheapest

£59

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 54m

Average total duration

2h 54m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 22m

Average total duration

4h 52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 47m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) is a coach with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC):

A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) costing on average £63.

A coach is £389 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) costing on average £419.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 54m.

Other travel options to London Victoria (VIC) take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 8m.

Coach takes on average 4h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and London Victoria (VIC) including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 39m sooner (3h 8m by train vs 3h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £63 compared to roughly £59 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) train times

The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
South Western RailwayL79358+SouthernG27397
On time
7:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h29
10:54 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79369+SouthernG27407
On time
8:24 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h30
11:54 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79380+SouthernG27417
On time
9:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h30
12:55 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79392+SouthernG27429
On time
10:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h30
13:55 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79403+SouthernG27440
On time
11:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h29
14:54 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79414+SouthernG27451
On time
12:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h29
15:54 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79425+SouthernG27461
On time
13:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h29
16:54 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79435+SouthernG27471
On time
14:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h29
17:54 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79447+SouthernG27481
On time
15:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h29
18:54 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79459+SouthernG26459
On time
16:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h33
19:58 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79470+SouthernC82468
On time
17:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h50
21:15 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79476+SouthernC82479
Delayed
18:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h50
21:16 21:16London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79486+SouthernC82490
On time
19:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h49
23:14 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
South Western RailwayL79493+SouthernC22321
On time
20:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h41
0:06 London Victoria (VIC)
1 change
Friday 18 September
South Western RailwayL79336 · L78756+SouthernG883755:10 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h24
9:34 London Victoria (VIC)2 changes
South Western RailwayL79353+SouthernG263936:40 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h49
10:29 London Victoria (VIC)1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC)

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Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.

The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 2h 26m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance
252 km
Average train duration
3h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
£24
Trains per day
15
Fastest train
2h 26m
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15

Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and London Victoria (VIC) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
3h 56m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£45
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£76
Great Western Railway frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Victoria (VIC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £63.
The train journey from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) covers a distance of 252 km and takes approximately 2h 26m. Trains run 15 per day.
The train distance from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) is 252 km.
Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) run approximately 15 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC).
To get from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC), you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
There is no night train service from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC).
The cheapest way to get from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) is by coach, costing approximately £15.
Booking trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Exeter St Davids to London Victoria is quite scenic, with views of the Devon countryside, the River Exe, and parts of the South Western landscapes.
A day trip from Exeter St Davids to London Victoria is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 26m. There are 8 trains per day for this route, covering a distance of 252 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC).

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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter St Davids (EXD) and London Victoria (VIC)

Most Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Victoria (VIC) trains use the Exeter St Davids to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter St Davids (EXD) and London Victoria (VIC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Exeter
Arrival train stations in London
Exeter St DavidsExeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre

Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus355, 6A, 5B, 4A, 4, 66 · 6m · £2 · every ~20 min
4, 4A, Uni, K · 8m · £2 · every ~19 min

Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services

Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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