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Compare train and coach for Exeter to Hayle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Hayle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 147 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to Hayle
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Trains from Exeter to Hayle run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 21:18. The fastest train covers the 147 km distance in 2h 40m.
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
Distance 147 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 05:52 |
Last train 21:18 |
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
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter to Hayle trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter and Hayle from £13. 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
2h 40m
Cheapest Price
£13
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
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 38m
Cheapest Price
£119
Cross Country frequency
1 a day
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 40m
Cheapest Price
£91
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
15 a day
FAQs: Exeter to Hayle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Hayle 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 Hayle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Exeter to Hayle can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £20.
The train journey from Exeter to Hayle covers a distance of 147 km and takes approximately 2h 40m. Trains run 15 per day.
The train distance from Exeter to Hayle is 147 km.
The first train from Exeter to Hayle leaves at 5:52.
The last train from Exeter to Hayle departs at 21:18.
Trains from Exeter to Hayle run approximately 15 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Exeter to Hayle.
Yes, there is a direct train between Exeter and Hayle. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
To get from Exeter to Hayle, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Exeter to Hayle.
The train station in Exeter that goes to Hayle is Exeter St Davids (EXD), and it arrives at Hayle station (HYL).
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Hayle is by train, costing approximately £13.
Booking trains from Exeter to Hayle 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 Hayle is considered scenic, offering picturesque views of the Devon countryside, the rugged coastline, and the charming Cornish landscape, especially as the train travels along the coast near Dawlish and through the beautiful landscape of West Cornwall.
A day trip from Exeter to Hayle is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 40m. However, there are 12 trains available per day for this route.
Visitors typically spend 2 to 3 days in Hayle, which allows enough time to explore its beaches, local shops, and nearby attractions like St Ives and the Cornish coastline.
Yes, you can take the train from Exeter to Hayle.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Hayle
Exeter
Hayle
The major train station for departures in Exeter is Exeter St Davids. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter St Davids for your trip from Exeter to Hayle.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
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
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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
- 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
- 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
WifiShoppingParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
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
- 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
- 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
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
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
- 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
The major train station for arrivals in Hayle is Hayle. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hayle for your journey to Hayle from Exeter.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free category B2 station - This station has a degree of step free access to both platforms via an underpass to the south of the station. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Approach to Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Hayle
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on the main road on Penpole Terrace by viaduct.Taxis from the station car park
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