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Exeter Central to London Paddington train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Exeter Central to London Paddington, starting from £15.00 and averaging £32.00. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 12m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:47 Exeter Central	05:07 London Paddington	4h 20m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:14 Exeter Central	09:19 London Paddington	4h 5m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:14 Exeter Central	09:21 London Paddington	4h 7m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:42 Exeter Central	08:59 London Paddington	2h 17m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:44 Exeter Central	10:52 London Paddington	4h 8m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:44 Exeter Central	10:56 Paris	4h 12m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Exeter Central to London Paddington train route details

First train

00:47

Last train

20:52

Departure station

Exeter Central

Arrival station

London Paddington

Journey time

2h 12m

Distance

156 miles

Price

£15.00*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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

Season Tickets for frequent travels

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

Network Railcard for Southeast 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.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Exeter Central to London Paddington can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

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 Paddington, 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%

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 Paddington ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Exeter Central to London Paddington more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Exeter Central to London Paddington 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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