Dover to Exeter train with Great Western Rail

Wed, 05 Nov
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Compare coach and train for Dover to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £70.

Distance: 341 km

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£73

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4h 5m

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3h 35m

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30m

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9h 58m

Average total duration

9h 28m

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Dover to Exeter train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:40
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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great_western08:48 Dover
5h20
14:08 Exeter0 changesdirect
great_western09:45 Dover
4h27
14:12 Exeter0 changesdirect
great_western10:48 Dover
4h24
15:12 Exeter0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Dover to Exeter

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Trains from Dover to Exeter run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £25
Distance
341 km
Average train duration
3h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£70
Trains per day
16
Fastest train
4h 21m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:09
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £25

Train companies: Great Western Rail from Dover to Exeter trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Dover and Exeter from £25. 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
4h 21m
Cheapest Price
£32
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

FAQs: Dover to Exeter train

FAQs: Travel by train from Dover 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 Dover to Exeter.
FAQs
Booking trains from Dover 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 Dover to Exeter is 341 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Dover to Exeter can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £70, while the average price tends to be around £73.
The train journey from Dover to Exeter covers a distance of 341 km and takes approximately 4h 21m. Trains run 16 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Exeter is by coach, costing approximately £25.
The first train from Dover to Exeter leaves at 0:02.
The train station in Dover that goes to Exeter is Dover Priory (DVP), and it arrives at Exeter St Davids (EXD).
The last train from Dover to Exeter departs at 23:09.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dover to Exeter.
Trains from Dover to Exeter run approximately 16 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Dover to Exeter.
There is no night train service from Dover to Exeter.
Yes, you can take the train from Dover to Exeter.
To get from Dover to Exeter, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.

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Important Stations and Airports in Dover and Exeter

Dover
Exeter
The major train station for departures in Dover is Dover Priory. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dover Priory for your trip from Dover to Exeter.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Dover Priory
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt

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