The cheapest and fastest trains from Aylesbury to Exeter
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aylesbury to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aylesbury to Exeter will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 1 trains that leave Aylesbury for Exeter every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 224 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Aylesbury to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aylesbury to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 224 km
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£72 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aylesbury to Exeter
Trains from Aylesbury to Exeter run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 18:25 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail from Aylesbury to Exeter trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Aylesbury and Exeter from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aylesbury to Exeter train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aylesbury to Exeter by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aylesbury and Exeter
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:10 Saturday 06:40 - 18:10 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: In ticket office. Accessible toilet located on Platform 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: By the car park entrance to Platform 3.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
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