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Compare train and coach for London Waterloo East (WAE) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Exeter Central (EXC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £162.
Distance: 254 km
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£162 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare prices and tickets London Waterloo East (WAE) to Exeter Central (EXC) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Exeter Central (EXC) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £162 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:10, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 254 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 254 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £162 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 7:10 |
Last train 20:20 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: South Western Railway from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Exeter Central (EXC) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between London Waterloo East (WAE) and Exeter Central (EXC) from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Waterloo East (WAE) to Exeter Central (EXC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Exeter Central (EXC) 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 Exeter Central (EXC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo East (WAE) and Exeter Central (EXC)
Most London Waterloo East (WAE) to Exeter Central (EXC) trains use the London Paddington to Exeter St Davids station pair. Use this guide to compare London Waterloo East (WAE) and Exeter Central (EXC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Waterloo East from London city centre
London Waterloo East is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo East train station facilities and services
London Waterloo East has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo East.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo East: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo East: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo East: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Waterloo East is only through use of lift at Waterloo Main. Ramps access to the platforms is steep. There is no ticket office. Full ticket office facilities available in Waterloo Main station. There is an entrance from Southwark underground station but this involves either steps or an escalator. There is also a step only access available from the Sandall Street entrance onto the overbridge connection between Waterloo East and Waterloo main stations. Taxis and direct road access only available from Waterloo main station which is connected via ramps and an overbridge to Waterloo East station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible Black Cabs are available from the taxi rank adjacent to the Cab Road exit from Waterloo Main station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: On overbridge from Waterloo Main station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Exeter Central from Exeter city centre
Exeter Central train station facilities and services
Exeter Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, 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 Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
