The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Romford
Cheapest price
£156
Average price
£165
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Romford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Romford will cost around £165 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £156.
To travel from Exeter to Romford you need to make at least one change.
16:513h48Exeter20:39Romford£1561One-way2 changes
1:075h24Exeter6:31Romford£1651One-way1 change
5:523h28Exeter9:20Romford£1651One-way1 change
6:523h17Exeter10:09Romford£1651One-way1 change
7:523h24Exeter11:16Romford£1651One-way1 change
19:182h51Exeter22:09Romford£1651One-way1 change
17:152h54Exeter20:09Romford£1651One-way1 change
16:152h56Exeter19:11Romford£1651One-way1 change
15:152h59Exeter18:14Romford£1651One-way1 change
9:163h00Exeter12:16Romford£1651One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Exeter to Romford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Romford 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 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £165.
Distance: 276 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£38 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £229 Average Price |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Exeter to Romford train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Romford trains for tomorrow, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:07 Exeter | 5h24 | 6:31 Romford | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:52 Exeter | 3h28 | 9:20 Romford | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:52 Exeter | 3h17 | 10:09 Romford | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:52 Exeter | 3h24 | 11:16 Romford | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:16 Exeter | 3h00 | 12:16 Romford | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:43 Exeter | 3h11 | 12:54 Romford | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to Romford
Trains from Exeter to Romford run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 276 km distance in 4h 31m.
Distance 276 km |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 4h 31m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 22:40 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter to Romford trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter and Romford from £14. 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 Romford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Romford 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 Romford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Romford
- 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 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B2. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access can be gained from South Street side entrance via a steep ramp. The ramps leading from the subway to the platforms are fairly steep. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1,2,4 and 5
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall. The ticket machines are accessible via the stations main entrance. There is no step free access to the ticket machines via the stations side entrance ramp.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets are located inside the waiting room on platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located on platform 4. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room is located on Platform 4. The waiting room is open from first to last train.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 5 and Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services will depart from: Atlanta Boulevard for both Westbound and Eastbound services Click here for map
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