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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£70
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£106
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
3 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 59 m
Trains on 17 Sept
6
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
To travel from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) you need to make at least 2 changes.
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P029259:433h54Exeter St Davids (EXD)13:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£701One-way2 changes- W34562+C38030+P6641410:153h52Exeter St Davids (EXD)14:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£701One-way2 changes
- W34566+C38105+P6643811:153h52Exeter St Davids (EXD)15:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£701One-way2 changes
- G14921+C37950+P663909:163h51Exeter St Davids (EXD)13:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£951One-way2 changes
G01069+G15045+C37695+P6643210:274h28Exeter St Davids (EXD)14:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£1421One-way3 changes
- G14921+C37950+P663909:163h51Exeter St Davids (EXD)13:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£951One-way2 changes
- W34562+C38030+P6641410:153h52Exeter St Davids (EXD)14:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£701One-way2 changes
- W34566+C38105+P6643811:153h52Exeter St Davids (EXD)15:07Stansted Airport (SSD)£701One-way2 changes
- W34559+C38005+P029259:433h54Exeter St Davids (EXD)13:37Stansted Airport (SSD)£701One-way2 changes
- G01064+W35432+C37942+P663848:274h28Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:55Stansted Airport (SSD)£1891One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, while a flight costs an average of £433.
Distance: 294 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£81 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £433 Average Price | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD):
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) costing on average £81.
A coach is £390 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) costing on average £433.
Other travel options to Stansted Airport (SSD) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
Coach takes on average 5h 6m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (3h 32m by train vs 4h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £81 compared to roughly £57 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 6:40 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h27 | 12:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h58 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h58 | 14:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
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Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 10:16. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 10:16 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Stansted Airport (SSD) from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Stansted Airport (SSD)
Most Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains use the Exeter St Davids to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Stansted Airport (SSD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: 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.
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