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Waterloo to Exeter Train Route Details

First train

06:21

Last train

22:51

Departure city

Waterloo

Arrival city

Exeter

Journey time

2 ώρες 44 λεπτά

Distance

309 km

Price

11,94 €*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
15:20 3 ώρες 19 λεπτά, Απευθείας London Waterloo	18:39 Exeter Central	Find Tickets
15:27 2 ώρες 48 λεπτά, Απευθείας London Waterloo	18:15 Exeter St Davids	Find Tickets
16:00 3 ώρες 9 λεπτά, Απευθείας London Waterloo	19:09 Exeter St Davids	Find Tickets
16:20 3 ώρες 19 λεπτά, Απευθείας London Waterloo	19:39 Exeter Central	Find Tickets
16:24 3 ώρες 30 λεπτά, 1 change London Waterloo	19:54 Exeter St Davids	Find Tickets
17:00 3 ώρες 12 λεπτά, Απευθείας London Waterloo	20:12 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Exeter

Leonardo Hotel Exeter
Western Wy
8.9/10
130 review
White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns
66 South St
8.3/10
115 review
Exeter Court Hotel
Kennford
9.2/10
43 review
Holiday Inn Express EXETER - CITY CENTRE by IHG
Tudor St
8.8/10
70 review
Hotel Indigo EXETER by IHG
3 Catherine Street
9.4/10
58 review
Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday
Queen St
8.4/10
76 review
The Telstar
77 St. Davids Hill
8.5/10
111 review
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
Southernhay E
7.9/10
111 review

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by traveling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.

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