The cheapest and fastest trains from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price
£132
Average price
£132
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around £132 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £132.
Of the 1 trains that leave Didcot Parkway (DID) for Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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 188 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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 train and coach for Didcot Parkway (DID) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 188 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£95 Average Price | £22 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Didcot Parkway (DID) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Didcot Parkway (DID) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:49 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 2h38 | 08:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Trains from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £20 by ferry.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 15:38. The fastest train covers the 188 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 188 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 15:38 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Didcot Parkway (DID) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Didcot Parkway (DID) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Didcot Parkway (DID) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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 St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Didcot Parkway (DID) and Exeter St Davids (EXD)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:00 - 19:40
- Type of shops available: Spar supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. 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 Ladies and Gentleman's toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet is located on Platform 3. 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
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 3 and 5
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt.
- 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
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