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Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
City museum with local history, archaeology, world cultures and changing exhibitions in a landmark Victorian building.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Honiton to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Honiton to Exeter will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 9 trains from Honiton to Exeter, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Honiton to Exeter run on average 9 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 23m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 23:42 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Honiton to Exeter.
The table below shows live departures for Honiton to Exeter trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:16 Honiton | 0h21 | 12:37 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:16 Honiton | 0h21 | 13:37 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:16 Honiton | 0h21 | 14:37 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:16 Honiton | 0h21 | 15:37 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:16 Honiton | 0h21 | 16:37 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:16 Honiton | 0h21 | 17:37 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:16 Honiton | 0h21 | 18:37 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:16 Honiton | 0h21 | 19:37 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:17 Honiton | 0h21 | 20:38 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:17 Honiton | 0h21 | 21:38 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:17 Honiton | 0h23 | 22:40 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
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L79305 | 8:13 Honiton station (HON) | 0h33 | 8:46 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79305+ C47995 | 8:13 Honiton station (HON) | 1h22 | 9:35 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 change | |
L79305+ Y41867 | 8:13 Honiton station (HON) | 0h40 | 8:53 St James' Park (SJP) | 1 change | |
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City museum with local history, archaeology, world cultures and changing exhibitions in a landmark Victorian building.
Underground medieval passages beneath the city, explored on guided tours that reveal Exeter’s engineering and history.
Working print museum with historic presses, typesetting equipment and hands-on insight into traditional printing methods.
Historic quay with waterside walks, canal heritage, independent shops and easy access to cycling and boat trips.
Well-kept Victorian park with broad lawns, flower beds, mature trees and links to the castle and city walls.
Historic shopping street lined with timber-framed buildings, independent businesses and one of Exeter’s most distinctive walks.
A cider brandy from nearby Topsham, distilled from West Country cider apples. It is a long-standing Devon drink linked to the area’s orchards.
Traditional Devon split bread roll filled with thick slices of cured ham. It is a classic county snack and picnic staple around Exeter.
Sweet fried dough pieces once sold at Devon fairs, often dusted with sugar. They are a nostalgic West Country treat associated with local baking.
Stylish city-centre restaurant serving modern British cooking with Devon produce. Smart but approachable setting for a more refined meal.
Historic quayside pub known for pies, British classics and local drinks. Relaxed atmosphere in one of Exeter’s most characterful old buildings.
Lively indoor market food hall with several independent traders. Good for sampling local produce, casual meals and coffee in a social setting.
Moderate for the UK: stays and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is fine. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Honiton to Exeter 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 Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Honiton to Exeter trains use the Honiton to Exeter St Davids station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter St Thomas. Use this guide to compare Honiton and Exeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Honiton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Honiton.
Wi-Fi is available at Honiton.
Ticket office support is available at Honiton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Honiton: Parking, WC.
Available at Honiton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Honiton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to both platforms separately. Interchange is via a footbridge consisting of 48 steps or step-free via road under the rail bridge approximately 800m. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible taxis: Pre-booked only, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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 Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Exeter St Thomas.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
St James' Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at St James' Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St James' Park: Parking.
Available at St James' Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St James' Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 Station - This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms, however the Exeter bound platform cannot be accessed step free and the Exmouth bound platform can be accessed step free but only via a very steep ramp, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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