Exeter to Great Yarmouth train with Great Western Railway (GWR)

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  • Greater Anglia
    13:155h58
    Exeter
    19:13Great Yarmouth
    £2091One-way
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Compare train and coach for Exeter to Great Yarmouth

The cheapest option from Exeter to Great Yarmouth is coach, with an average price of £39. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Great Yarmouth among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .

Distance: 419 km

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£209

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£39

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7h 28m

Average total duration

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6h 58m

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9h 4m

Average total duration

8h 34m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Exeter to Great Yarmouth

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Typically, there are 12 trains per day from Exeter to Great Yarmouth, including direct trains, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £209 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 419 km distance in 5h 58m.

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 £32
Distance
419 km
Average train duration
6h 58m
Lowest ticket price
£209
Trains per day
12
Fastest train
5h 58m
First train
5:43
Last train
20:17
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Tue
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 £32

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter to Great Yarmouth trainsGreat Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter and Great Yarmouth from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 19m
Cheapest Price
£211
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
9 a day

FAQs: Exeter to Great Yarmouth train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The train distance from Exeter to Great Yarmouth is 419 km.
The first train from Exeter to Great Yarmouth leaves at 5:43.
The last train from Exeter to Great Yarmouth departs at 20:17.
Trains from Exeter to Great Yarmouth run approximately 12 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Exeter to Great Yarmouth.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Exeter to Great Yarmouth.
To get from Exeter to Great Yarmouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Exeter to Great Yarmouth.
The train station in Exeter that goes to Great Yarmouth is Exeter St Davids (EXD), and it arrives at Great Yarmouth station (GYM).
Booking trains from Exeter to Great Yarmouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Exeter to Great Yarmouth offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the South West and East Anglia, featuring charming countryside, rolling hills, and glimpses of the coastline.
A stay of two to three days in Great Yarmouth is often ideal, allowing you to explore the seaside attractions, enjoy the local museums, and take in the scenic coastal walks.
Yes, you can take the train from Exeter to Great Yarmouth.

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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Great Yarmouth

Most Exeter to Great Yarmouth trains use the Exeter St Davids to Great Yarmouth station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter and Great Yarmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Exeter
Arrival train stations in Great Yarmouth

Which Exeter station do trains to Great Yarmouth leave from?

Trains from Exeter to Great Yarmouth leave from Exeter St Davids. The station is 1 km from Exeter city centre at Exeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT.
Exeter St DavidsExeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre

Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus355, 6A, 5B, 4A, 4, 66 · 6m · £2 · every ~20 min
4, 4A, Uni, K · 8m · £2 · every ~19 min

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.

Exeter St ThomasExeter St Thomas station, Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1AJWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Exeter St Thomas from Exeter city centre

Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainExmouth - Paignton · 21m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
BusA, B, C, E, P · 9m · £2 · every ~44 min

Exeter St Thomas train station facilities and services

Exeter St Thomas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Thomas.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Thomas: 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.

Exeter CentralExeter Central station, Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SB+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Exeter Central from Exeter city centre

BusH, K, Uni, 4A, 4 · 3m · £2 · every ~27 min

Exeter Central train station facilities and services

Exeter Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, 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 Central.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter Central: 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.

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