Exeter to Middlesbrough train with Cross Country

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Compare train and coach for Exeter to Middlesbrough

The cheapest option from Exeter to Middlesbrough is coach, with an average price of £31. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Middlesbrough among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .

Distance: 455 km

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£100

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£31

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7h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest option

6h 53m

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10h 20m

Average total duration

9h 50m

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Compare prices and tickets Exeter to Middlesbrough by train or coach

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Exeter to Middlesbrough

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Typically, there are 16 trains per day from Exeter to Middlesbrough, including direct trains, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £91 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 19:14. The fastest train covers the 455 km distance in 6h 37m.

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 £28
Distance
455 km
Average train duration
6h 53m
Lowest ticket price
£91
Trains per day
16
Fastest train
6h 37m
First train
5:48
Last train
19:14
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Best time to book
7 days
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 £28

Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter to Middlesbrough trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter and Middlesbrough from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 36m
Cheapest Price
£357
Cross Country frequency
16 a day

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 49m
Cheapest Price
£360
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Exeter to Middlesbrough train

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

FAQs
The train distance from Exeter to Middlesbrough is 455 km.
The first train from Exeter to Middlesbrough leaves at 5:48.
The last train from Exeter to Middlesbrough departs at 19:14.
Trains from Exeter to Middlesbrough run approximately 16 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Exeter to Middlesbrough.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Exeter to Middlesbrough.
To get from Exeter to Middlesbrough, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Exeter to Middlesbrough.
The train station in Exeter that goes to Middlesbrough is Exeter St Davids (EXD), and it arrives at Middlesbrough station (MBR).
Booking trains from Exeter to Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough offers varied scenery, including picturesque countryside views, rolling hills, and charming rural landscapes, particularly as you travel through the heart of England.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Middlesbrough is typically sufficient to explore local attractions such as the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, the Riverside Stadium, and nearby natural spots like Roseberry Topping.
Yes, you can take the train from Exeter to Middlesbrough.

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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Middlesbrough

Most Exeter to Middlesbrough trains use the Exeter St Davids to Middlesbrough station pair, with some services arriving at South Bank. Use this guide to compare Exeter and Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough

Which Exeter station do trains to Middlesbrough leave from?

Trains from Exeter to Middlesbrough 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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