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The cheapest and fastest trains from Banbury to Exeter
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£185
Average price
£185
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
212 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Banbury to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banbury to Exeter will cost around £185 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £185.
Fast trains
To travel from Banbury to Exeter you need to make at least one change.

06:553h13
Banbury10:08Exeter
£1851One-way
1 change

07:563h17
Banbury11:13Exeter
£1851One-way
1 change

08:552h59
Banbury11:54Exeter
£1851One-way
1 change

09:593h08
Banbury13:07Exeter
£1851One-way
1 change

10:182h55
Banbury13:13Exeter
£1851One-way
1 change

12:192h52
Banbury15:11Exeter
£1851One-way
1 change

10:182h55
Banbury13:13Exeter
£1851One-way
1 change

14:182h57
Banbury17:15Exeter
£1851One-way
1 change

16:172h58
Banbury19:15Exeter
£1851One-way
1 change

08:552h59
Banbury11:54Exeter
£1851One-way
1 change
Live departures
Banbury to Exeter train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 08:04
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:55 Banbury | 2h59 | 11:54 Exeter | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:59 Banbury | 3h08 | 13:07 Exeter | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:18 Banbury | 2h55 | 13:13 Exeter | 1 change | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 06:55 Banbury | 3h13 | 10:08 Exeter | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:56 Banbury | 3h17 | 11:13 Exeter | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Banbury to Exeter
Trains from Banbury to Exeter run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £187 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 212 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £187 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 19:56 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country from Banbury to Exeter trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Banbury and Exeter from £187. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Price
£71
Great Western Rail frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 52m
Cheapest Price
£186
Cross Country frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Banbury to Exeter train
FAQs: Travel by train from Banbury to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Banbury to Exeter.

Booking trains from Banbury to Exeter in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Banbury to Exeter is 212 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Banbury to Exeter can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £187, while the average price tends to be around £187.
The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Exeter is by train, costing approximately £187.
The train journey from Banbury to Exeter covers a distance of 212 km and takes approximately 2h 52m. Trains run 18 per day.
The first train from Banbury to Exeter leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Banbury to Exeter departs at 19:56.
The train station in Banbury that goes to Exeter is Banbury station (BAN), and it arrives at Exeter St Davids (EXD).
Trains from Banbury to Exeter run approximately 18 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Banbury to Exeter.
Yes, you can take the train from Banbury to Exeter.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Banbury to Exeter.
There is no night train service from Banbury to Exeter.
To travel from Banbury to Exeter, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Banbury and Exeter
Banbury
Exeter
The major train station for departures in Banbury is Banbury. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Banbury for your trip from Banbury to Exeter.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:35 - 19:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent
Parking
- Car Park: There are three car parks at Banbury Station: the Multi-Storey Car Park, the Main Car Park, and the Approach Road Car Park. Prices are the same at all three car parks.
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all 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
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 00:15 Saturday 05:00 - 00:15 Sunday 08:00 - 00:20
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets on platforms 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near station entrance next to taxi rank and on entry to the multi storey car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Banbury
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Exeter is Exeter Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter Central for your journey to Exeter from Banbury.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter St Davids
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Exeter St Thomas
- 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
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to both platforms. Interchange via level crossing outside station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Pinhoe
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pinn Lane, outside station entrance
Amenities at train station
information
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 Station - This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms, however the Exeter bound platform cannot be accessed step free and the Exmouth bound platform can be accessed step free but only via a very steep ramp.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for St James' Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on the Old Tiverton Road (Nearest to St James Road)
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Newcourt
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops by the Community Centre
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