The cheapest and fastest trains from Lowestoft to Exeter
Cheapest price
£220
Average price
£220
Fastest journey
5 h 31 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lowestoft to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lowestoft to Exeter will cost around £220 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £220.
To travel from Lowestoft to Exeter you need to make at least 3 changes.










Live departures
Lowestoft to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for Lowestoft to Exeter trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:37 Lowestoft | 5h36 | 11:13 Exeter | 3 changes | |
![]() | 06:34 Lowestoft | 5h30 | 12:04 Exeter | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:50 Lowestoft | 6h10 | 14:00 Exeter | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:50 Lowestoft | 6h18 | 15:08 Exeter | 3 changes | |
![]() | 09:48 Lowestoft | 6h24 | 16:12 Exeter | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lowestoft to Exeter
Trains from Lowestoft to Exeter run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £223 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 17:27. The fastest train covers the 413 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 413 km |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £223 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 17:27 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia from Lowestoft to Exeter trainsGreat Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Lowestoft and Exeter from £223. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lowestoft to Exeter train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lowestoft 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lowestoft and Exeter
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 17:05 Saturday 06:40 - 17:05 Sunday 08:00 - 16:15
- Type of shops available: Food, drinks, newsagent, off licence
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: An accessible (radar key) toilet is located in the ticket hall.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station courtyard
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop in station car park
- 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 05:45 - 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
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