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Compare train for Hornchurch to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hornchurch to Exeter 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 coach which can get you there in 5h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 277 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£81 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hornchurch to Exeter
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Trains from Hornchurch to Exeter run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:27, the last at 11:15. The fastest train covers the 277 km distance in 4h 10m.
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 £13
Distance 277 km |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 4h 10m |
First train 08:27 |
Last train 11:15 |
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 £13
FAQs: Hornchurch to Exeter train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hornchurch 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.
A day trip from Hornchurch to Exeter is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 10m. However, there are 18 trains available per day for this route. The distance covered is 277 km.
Two to three days in Exeter is ideal to explore its historic sites, enjoy the stunning quayside, and visit nearby attractions like Dartmoor National Park.
Booking trains from Hornchurch to Exeter in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Hornchurch to Exeter can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £48, while the average price tends to be around £81.
The cheapest way to get from Hornchurch to Exeter is by coach, costing approximately £13.
The train station in Hornchurch that goes to Exeter is Emerson Park (EMP), and it arrives at Exeter Central (EXC).
The train journey from Hornchurch to Exeter offers varied scenery, transitioning from urban landscapes in the Greater London area to the picturesque countryside of the South West, featuring rolling hills and charming villages.
The train distance from Hornchurch to Exeter is 277 km.
The train journey from Hornchurch to Exeter covers a distance of 277 km and takes approximately 4h 10m. Trains run 18 per day.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Hornchurch to Exeter.
The first train from Hornchurch to Exeter leaves at 8:27.
The last train from Hornchurch to Exeter departs at 11:15.
Trains from Hornchurch to Exeter run approximately 18 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Hornchurch to Exeter.
There is no night train service from Hornchurch to Exeter.
To travel from Hornchurch to Exeter, you can take a .
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Important Stations and Airports in Hornchurch and Exeter
Hornchurch
Exeter
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Exeter St Thomas
- 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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for St James' Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on the Old Tiverton Road (Nearest to St James Road)
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