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South Western RailwayY20520
13:203h18
London Waterloo (WAT)
16:38Exeter Central (EXC)
53 1One-way
0 changes
South Western RailwayY20520
13:203h22
London Waterloo (WAT)
16:42Exeter St Davids (EXD)
53 1One-way
0 changes
South Western RailwayY20520+Great Western RailY23464
13:203h46
London Waterloo (WAT)
17:06Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
55 1One-way
1 change

How to get to Exeter by Train

Exeter is well served by trains with seven national rail stations in the city. The main one is Exeter St. Davids which is only a 15 minute walk from the city centre. Exeter St. Davids Station can be reached on direct train routes from both London Paddington Station and London Waterloo Station. Routes also run from Plymouth, Paignton and Exmouth making this a useful hub for holiday and business travellers. It is well served by local buses and taxi companies. Trains also run from London Waterloo into Exeter Central, conveniently located only 5 minutes on foot from the city centre.

Exeter

Exeter is a great place to visit both for a holiday or a short break. Whether you like history, cultural activities or the open air you will find plenty here. Visit Quay House Visitor Centre in the Dock area and explore both Exeter's maritime history and 2000 years of Devon's history. Historic buildings worth visiting are the Exeter Guildhall and Tucker's Hall in the city. Tucker's Hall is a good example of a medieval building that used to house the Guild of Weavers, Fullers and Shearman, so important to Exeter's wealth in the past. A museum that is always popular with visitors is St. Nicholas Priory, where you can experience Tudor life from the guest wing of a 900 year old Priory. Exeter is a compact city great for exploring on foot, with many tourist routes available from the Tourist Information Office. For a longer walk, or even a cycle, follow the Exeter Ship Canal, a popular destination for both land and river activities.

Popular trains to and from Exeter

Popular trains to Exeter

Barnstaple to Exeter train

from £6
Direct trains available
0h55 average duration
17trains per day
Served by
  • Great Western Rail

Bristol to Exeter train

from £7
Direct trains available
0h57 average duration
18trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • Great Western Rail

London to Exeter train

from £36
Direct trains available
2h00 average duration
20trains per day
Served by
  • South Western Railway
  • Great Western Rail
  • CrossCountry

Chester to Exeter train

from £50
Direct trains available
4h12 average duration
15trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • Transport for Wales
  • Avanti West Coast

Edinburgh to Exeter train

from £61
Direct trains available
7h27 average duration
14trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • Avanti West Coast
  • LNER
  • Great Western Rail

Popular trains from Exeter

Exeter to Bristol train

from £9
Direct trains available
0h57 average duration
16trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • Great Western Rail

Exeter to London train

from £22
Direct trains available
2h11 average duration
20trains per day
Served by
  • South Western Railway
  • Great Western Rail
  • CrossCountry

Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train

from £27
Direct trains available
3h38 average duration
22trains per day
Served by
  • South Western Railway
  • Great Western Rail

Exeter to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) train

from £51
Direct trains available
2h43 average duration
21trains per day
Served by
  • Great Western Rail
  • CrossCountry
  • South Western Railway

Exeter to Durham train

from £64
Direct trains available
5h47 average duration
16trains per day
Served by
  • CrossCountry
  • LNER

How to get to Exeter by Train

Exeter is well served by trains with seven national rail stations in the city. The main one is Exeter St. Davids which is only a 15 minute walk from the city centre. Exeter St. Davids Station can be reached on direct train routes from both London Paddington Station and London Waterloo Station. Routes also run from Plymouth, Paignton and Exmouth making this a useful hub for holiday and business travellers. It is well served by local buses and taxi companies. Trains also run from London Waterloo into Exeter Central, conveniently located only 5 minutes on foot from the city centre.

Exeter

Exeter is a great place to visit both for a holiday or a short break. Whether you like history, cultural activities or the open air you will find plenty here. Visit Quay House Visitor Centre in the Dock area and explore both Exeter's maritime history and 2000 years of Devon's history. Historic buildings worth visiting are the Exeter Guildhall and Tucker's Hall in the city. Tucker's Hall is a good example of a medieval building that used to house the Guild of Weavers, Fullers and Shearman, so important to Exeter's wealth in the past. A museum that is always popular with visitors is St. Nicholas Priory, where you can experience Tudor life from the guest wing of a 900 year old Priory. Exeter is a compact city great for exploring on foot, with many tourist routes available from the Tourist Information Office. For a longer walk, or even a cycle, follow the Exeter Ship Canal, a popular destination for both land and river activities.

Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail and Transport for Wales trains to Exeter

Find the best journey to Exeter with Omio's train partners South Western Railway, Great Western Rail and Transport for Wales! You'll find the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Train stations in Exeter

Exeter
The major train station for arrivals in Exeter is Exeter St Thomas. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter St Thomas for your journey to Exeter.
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Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
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
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
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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
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Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
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
Public transport options for Exeter St Davids
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
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
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
Public transport options for Exeter Central
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
ExeterAccessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

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