First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£56
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£134
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 6 m
Trains on 18 Sept
12
Distance
394 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Exeter will cost around £134 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
To travel from Norwich to Exeter you need to make at least 2 changes.
P02354+
G14979+
C37315
P01270+
W34817 · C48033+
C37296
P01270+
W34817+
C37296
P01252+
G14984 · C48025+
C37363
P02354+
G14979 · C48015+
C37315
P01270+
W34817+
C37296
P02354+
G14979+
C37315
P01270+
W34817 · C48033+
C37296
P01252+
G14984+
C37363
P01279+
G14965+
G01150+
C37322Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £114.
Distance: 394 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£114 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Exeter:
A coach is £85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Exeter costing on average £114.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 11m.
You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (4h 21m by train vs 5h 25m by car). Tickets start at around £114 compared to roughly £78 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Exeter trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P02354+ C37315+ G14979 · C48015 | 8:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h31 | 13:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
P02354+ G14979+ C37315 | 8:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h07 | 13:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
P01244+ C37340+ G14982 · C48021 | 9:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h31 | 14:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
P01244+ G14982+ C37340 | 9:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h12 | 14:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
P01252+ C37363+ G14984 | 10:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h08 | 15:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
P01252+ C37363+ G14984 · C48025 | 10:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h32 | 15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
P01261+ C37382+ W34813 | 11:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h12 | 16:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
P01261+ W34813 · C48030+ C37382 | 11:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h33 | 16:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
P01270+ C37296+ W34817 · C48033 | 12:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h08 | 17:08 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
P01270+ C37296+ W34817 | 12:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 4h59 | 16:59 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
P01279+ C37322+ G01150+ G14965 | 13:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h09 | 18:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
P01279+ C37322+ W34824 · C48039 | 13:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h33 | 18:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Norwich to Exeter run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 394 km distance in 4h 38m.
Distance 394 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 22:04 |
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Discover the best of Exeter — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Exeter trip today.
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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Exeter St Davids -> Exeter city centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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 Norwich to Exeter trains use the Norwich to Exeter St Davids station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter St Thomas. Use this guide to compare Norwich and Exeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Norwich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Norwich.
Wi-Fi is available at Norwich. ATMs are available at Norwich.
Ticket office support is available at Norwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Norwich: Parking, WC.
Available at Norwich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich: 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 ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
Exeter Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter Central: 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.
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