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Waterloo to Exeter Central Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Waterloo to Exeter Central, starting from €18.11 and averaging €47.35. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 51m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:21 3h 26m, Changes required London Waterloo	09:47 Exeter Central	Find Tickets
07:10 3h 30m, Direct London Waterloo	10:40 Exeter Central	Find Tickets
07:27 2h 51m, Changes required London Waterloo	10:18 Exeter Central	Find Tickets
08:20 3h 19m, Direct London Waterloo	11:39 Exeter Central	Find Tickets
08:27 3h 1m, Changes required London Waterloo	11:28 Exeter Central	Find Tickets
08:58 3h 8m, Changes required London Waterloo	12:06 Paris	Find Tickets

Waterloo to Exeter Central Train Route Details

First train

06:21

Last train

23:50

Departure station

Waterloo

Arrival station

Exeter Central

Journey time

2h 51m

Distance

308 km

Price

€18.11*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Waterloo to Exeter Central

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Waterloo to Exeter Central. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Waterloo to Exeter Central for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Waterloo to Exeter Central, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Waterloo to Exeter Central train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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