The cheapest and fastest trains from Newquay station (NQY) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newquay station (NQY) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newquay station (NQY) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 1 trains that leave Newquay station (NQY) for Exeter St Davids (EXD) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newquay station (NQY) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newquay station (NQY) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 114 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£20 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newquay station (NQY) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Newquay station (NQY) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L23423 · P29718 | On time 07:19 Newquay station (NQY) | 2h54 | 10:13 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
L23427 · P29728 | On time 09:24 Newquay station (NQY) | 2h50 | 12:14 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
L23431+ C75311 | On time 11:24 Newquay station (NQY) | 3h01 | 14:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newquay station (NQY) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Trains from Newquay station (NQY) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:19, the last at 16:20. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 114 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 06:19 |
Last train 16:20 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Newquay station (NQY) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Newquay station (NQY) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newquay station (NQY) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newquay station (NQY) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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 St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Newquay station (NQY) and Exeter St Davids (EXD)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday Closed The ticket office is will not be open in 2022.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi firms for details
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi firms for details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Waiting area under canopy
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop in the car park at the front of the station
- 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

