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Waterloo to Exeter train route details

First train
First train
22:51
Last train
Last train
23:04
Departure city
Departure city
Waterloo
Arrival city
Arrival city
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
2h 36m
Distance
Distance
193 miles
Price
Price
SAR 80.66*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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22:51
7h 45m, 1 change
London Waterloo
06:36
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Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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23:04
4h 51m, Direct
London Waterloo
03:55
+1
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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06:21
3h 6m, Direct
London Waterloo
09:27
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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07:10
3h 30m, Direct
London Waterloo
10:40
Exeter Central
South Western Railway
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07:27
2h 41m, Direct
London Waterloo
10:08
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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08:20
3h 19m, Direct
London Waterloo
11:39
Paris
South Western Railway
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Typical ticket prices between Waterloo and Exeter are around SAR 80.66, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!
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