Exeter to Dover train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Dover

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£75

Average price

£75

Fastest journey

4 h 40 m

Average duration

4 h 40 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

341 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Dover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Exeter to Dover will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Exeter for Dover 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 341 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 40 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.

Great Western Rail
09:154h40
Exeter
13:55Dover
£751One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Exeter to Dover

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £46.

Distance: 341 km

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Coach

£68

Average Price

£35

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 3m

Average total duration

7h 33m

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Live departures

Exeter to Dover train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:49
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_westernP09752 · P08210+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19681
On time
08:53 Exeter Central (EXC)
5h02
13:55 Dover Priory (DVP)
4 changes
great_westernP08999 · P08210+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19611
On time
09:05 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
5h09
14:14 Dover Priory (DVP)
3 changes
great_westernP08999 · P08210+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19681
On time
09:05 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
4h50
13:55 Dover Priory (DVP)
4 changes
great_westernP08210+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19681 · P18648
On time
09:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h39
13:55 Dover Priory (DVP)
3 changes
great_westernP09329 · P08211+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19611
On time
09:34 Exeter Central (EXC)
4h40
14:14 Dover Priory (DVP)
3 changes
great_westernP09754 · P09000 · P08212+tfl_railP07634
On time
09:36 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
5h19
14:55 Dover Priory (DVP)
5 changes
great_westernP08211+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19611
On time
09:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h31
14:14 Dover Priory (DVP)
2 changes
great_westernP09756 · P08212+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19679
On time
09:52 Exeter Central (EXC)
5h03
14:55 Dover Priory (DVP)
4 changes
great_westernP09756 · P08212+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19609
On time
09:52 Exeter Central (EXC)
5h21
15:13 Dover Priory (DVP)
3 changes
great_westernP09001+cross_countryC23665+great_westernP08483+tfl_railP07694
On time
10:06 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
5h07
15:13 Dover Priory (DVP)
4 changes
great_westernP08845+cross_countryC23665+great_westernP08483+tfl_railP07694
On time
10:14 Exeter Central (EXC)
4h59
15:13 Dover Priory (DVP)
4 changes
great_westernP08212+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19609
On time
10:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h58
15:13 Dover Priory (DVP)
2 changes
great_westernP08212+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19679 · P18646
On time
10:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h40
14:55 Dover Priory (DVP)
3 changes
cross_countryC23665+great_westernP08483+tfl_railP07694+southeasternP19609
On time
10:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h46
15:13 Dover Priory (DVP)
3 changes
great_westernP09003 · P08213+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19607
On time
10:39 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
5h34
16:13 Dover Priory (DVP)
3 changes
great_westernP09003 · P08213+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19677
On time
10:39 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
5h21
16:00 Dover Priory (DVP)
4 changes
great_westernP09760 · P08213+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19677
On time
10:53 Exeter Central (EXC)
5h07
16:00 Dover Priory (DVP)
4 changes
great_westernP08213+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+southeasternP19677 · P18644
On time
11:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h45
16:00 Dover Priory (DVP)
3 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Exeter to Dover

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Trains from Exeter to Dover run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £17 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 £17
Distance
341 km
Average train duration
3h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
£46
Trains per day
16
Fastest train
4h 40m
First train
00:02
Last train
21:48
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 £17

Train companies: Great Western Rail from Exeter to Dover trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Exeter and Dover from £17. 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 40m
Cheapest Price
£46
Great Western Rail frequency
14 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

FAQs: Exeter to Dover train

FAQs: Travel by train from Exeter to Dover 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 Exeter to Dover.
FAQs
To get from Exeter to Dover, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Booking trains from Exeter to Dover in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Exeter to Dover is 341 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Exeter to Dover can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £46, while the average price tends to be around £68.
The train journey from Exeter to Dover covers a distance of 341 km and takes approximately 4h 40m. Trains run 16 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dover is by coach, costing approximately £17.
The train station in Exeter that goes to Dover is Exeter St Davids (EXD), and it arrives at Dover Priory (DVP).
The first train from Exeter to Dover leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Exeter to Dover departs at 21:48.
Trains from Exeter to Dover run approximately 16 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Exeter to Dover.
Yes, you can take the train from Exeter to Dover.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Exeter to Dover.
There is no night train service from Exeter to Dover.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Dover

Exeter
Dover
The major train station for departures in Exeter is Exeter Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter Central for your trip from Exeter to Dover.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
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
Bike Parking
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
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
ticketOfficeHours
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
Bike Parking
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
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
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
Bike Parking
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

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