Trains from London to Exeter

London to Exeter train information

• The route connecting London, which is in England and Exeter, located in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.
• On average, it takes around 3h10m by train because of the 157 miles to travel to Exeter from London. The journey time will change depending if the train is direct or with stops.
• Fares can change depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for London to Exeter train tickets

London - Exeter prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from London to Exeter by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

London - Exeter: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets London to Exeter will increase the closer you get to your departure day. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 1 month in advance, tickets should be available from £21 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £43 for your journey. Thus, you can save 53% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 1 month in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for London to Exeter trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between London and Exeter by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Exeter to London and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount London - Exeter train tickets

Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to spend less for your London Exeter train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

How much can I save with a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from London to Exeter? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a London Exeter ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from London to Exeter (one way trip).

How much does a railcard cost?

The price to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most train fares for one year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey