City to city
London to Exeter by train
London Paddington → Exeter St Davids
- Fastest
- ≈ 2h
- Typical
- ≈ 2h 10m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- GWR
Trains link London (London Paddington) and Exeter (Exeter St Davids) in about 2h at best, with no changes needed.
How long does the train from London to Exeter take?
The fastest trains cover London to Exeter in about 2h; a typical journey takes around 2h 10m.
Is there a direct train from London to Exeter?
Yes: direct trains run between London Paddington and Exeter St Davids.
Legendary routes through London or Exeter
- Eurostar London → Paris
- LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
- Caledonian Sleeper London → Fort William
- Avanti West Coast London → Glasgow
Sleepers too: night trains from London.
More trains from London
- London → Reading ≈ 23 min · direct
- London → Cambridge ≈ 49 min · direct
- London → Oxford ≈ 50 min · direct
- London → Brighton ≈ 58 min · direct
- London → Bath ≈ 1h 13m · direct
- London → Southampton ≈ 1h 14m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.