The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Nottingham will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Exeter to Nottingham you need to make at least one change.
G14913+
C21766+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International19:356h48Exeter St Davids (EXD)2:23Nottingham station (NOT)£401One-way2 changes
G00730 · G6681317:274h41Exeter St Davids (EXD)22:08Nottingham station (NOT)£431One-way1 change
G01069 · G6650210:273h54Exeter St Davids (EXD)14:21Nottingham station (NOT)£431One-way1 change
G01064 · G006868:273h55Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:22Nottingham station (NOT)£431One-way1 change
G00869_G01067 · G664999:273h55Exeter St Davids (EXD)13:22Nottingham station (NOT)£431One-way1 change
G01082+
C2129514:273h47Exeter St Davids (EXD)18:14Nottingham station (NOT)£1151One-way1 change
G01069+
C2129910:273h50Exeter St Davids (EXD)14:17Nottingham station (NOT)£1151One-way1 change
G00869_G01067+
C213009:273h50Exeter St Davids (EXD)13:17Nottingham station (NOT)£1201One-way1 change
G01064+
C213018:273h50Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:17Nottingham station (NOT)£1201One-way1 change
G01075+
C2129712:273h50Exeter St Davids (EXD)16:17Nottingham station (NOT)£1151One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Exeter to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 297 km
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4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Exeter to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y41864+ G01064+ C21301 | 8:09 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h08 | 12:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
Y41864+ G01064 · G00686 | 8:09 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h13 | 12:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G01064+ C21301 | 8:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h50 | 12:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G01064 · G00686 | 8:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h55 | 12:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
Y41870+ G00869_G01067+ C21300 | 9:05 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h12 | 13:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G00869_G01067+ C21300 | 9:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h50 | 13:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G00869_G01067 · G66499 | 9:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h55 | 13:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C47995 · Y41873 · W34562+ C21651 | 9:36 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h32 | 15:08 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4 changes | |
G15229+ G01069+ C21299 | 10:06 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h11 | 14:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G01069 · G66502 | 10:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h54 | 14:21 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G01069+ C21299 | 10:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h50 | 14:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
Y80241+ G00865 · G00900 | 10:39 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h23 | 15:02 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G00865 · G00900 | 10:56 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h06 | 15:02 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G01073 · G66504 | 11:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h55 | 15:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G01073+ C21298 | 11:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h50 | 15:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
Y80248+ G01075+ C21297 | 11:42 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h35 | 16:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
Y80248+ G01075 · G66506 | 11:42 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h40 | 16:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G01075 · G66506 | 12:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h55 | 16:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G01075+ C21297 | 12:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h50 | 16:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
Y80254+ G01080+ C21296 | 12:42 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h35 | 17:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
Y80254+ G01080 · G66508 | 12:42 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h45 | 17:27 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G01080+ C21296 | 13:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h50 | 17:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
Y80260+ G01082+ C21295 | 13:42 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h32 | 18:14 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G01082+ C21295 | 14:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h47 | 18:14 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
Y80266+ G01083 · G00689 | 14:43 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h43 | 19:26 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G01083 · G00689 | 15:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h59 | 19:26 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
Y80272+ G00723 · G66513 | 15:42 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h36 | 20:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G00723 · G66513 | 16:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h51 | 20:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
Y80279+ G00730 · G66813 | 17:06 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h02 | 22:08 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
Y80279+ G00730 · G00839+ C21514 | 17:06 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h50 | 21:56 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
Y80279+ G00730+ C21292 | 17:06 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h17 | 21:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G00730 · G00839+ C21514 | 17:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h29 | 21:56 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G00730 · G66813 | 17:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h41 | 22:08 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G00730+ C21292 | 17:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h56 | 21:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G15233+ G00735+ C21282 | 18:09 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h28 | 22:37 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G15233+ G00735 · G66815 | 18:09 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h17 | 23:26 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G00735 · G66815 | 18:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h59 | 23:26 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G00735+ C21282 | 18:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h10 | 22:37 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G15234+ G00928 · G00691 | 18:39 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h39 | 0:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G00928 · G00691 | 19:28 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h50 | 0:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G14913+ C21766+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | 19:35 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h48 | 2:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to Nottingham
Trains from Exeter to Nottingham run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 0:42 |
Last train 22:51 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country from Exeter to Nottingham trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Exeter and Nottingham from £13. 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 Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Nottingham
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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