The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to London Stansted Airport will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
To travel from Exeter to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
P33341 · P22602+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P46897
P23067 · P22601+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P46885
P33336 · P31593 · P22602+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street
P33341 · P22602+
G24497+
P50804
P22602+
G24497+
P50804 · P46891
P22600+
G24417+
P50792 · P46867
P22602+
G24497+
P50804 · P46891
P31590 · P22600+
G24417+
P50792
P22600+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P46873
P22601+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P46885Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Exeter to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Exeter to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 294 km
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£61 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Exeter to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P31584+ P61176 · L74246+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | On time 08:09 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h14 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
P31584+ P61176+ P26417+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | On time 08:09 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h14 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
P61176 · L74246+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P46873 | On time 08:24 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h59 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
P61176+ P26417+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+ P46873 | On time 08:24 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h59 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
P61176 · L74246+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P46873 | On time 08:28 Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h55 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
P33333 · P22600+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ P46873 | On time 08:53 Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h30 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
P33333 · P22600+ G24417+ P50792 | On time 08:53 Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h14 | 13:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
P31590 · P22600+ G24417+ P50792 | On time 09:05 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h02 | 13:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
P31590 · P22600+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ P46873 | On time 09:05 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h18 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
P22600+ G24417+ P50792 · P46867 | On time 09:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h51 | 13:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
P22600+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ P46873 | On time 09:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h07 | 13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P23067 · P22601+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ P46885 | On time 09:34 Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h21 | 13:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
P33336 · P31593 · P22602+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street | On time 09:36 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h47 | 14:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
P33336 · P31593 · P22602+ G24497 | On time 09:36 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h31 | 14:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5 changes | |
P22601+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ P46885 | On time 09:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h12 | 13:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P33341 · P22602+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ P46897 | On time 09:52 Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h31 | 14:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
P33341 · P22602+ G24497+ P50804 | On time 09:52 Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h15 | 14:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
P22602+ G24497+ P50804 · P46891 | On time 10:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h52 | 14:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Exeter to London Stansted Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:24, the last at 12:06. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 08:24 |
Last train 12:06 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway from Exeter to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway trains will get you between Exeter and London Stansted Airport from £35. 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 to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and London Stansted Airport
- 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
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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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