The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Exeter
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£134
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
5 h 2 m
Trains per day
5
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 £57.
Of the 5 trains that leave Norwich for Exeter every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 394 km distance in an average of 5 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 12 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 Norwich to Exeter
Omio 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 prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 394 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£196 Average Price | £66 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Norwich to Exeter train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y10991+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P08318 | On time 08:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h07 | 13:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
Y10991+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P08318 · P09770 | On time 08:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h31 | 13:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
Y09442+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P08323 | On time 09:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h12 | 14:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
Y09442+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P08323 · P09774 | On time 09:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h31 | 14:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
Y09451+ P06985+ P08325 | On time 10:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h08 | 15:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
Y09451+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P08326 · P09778 | On time 10:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h32 | 15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
Y09461+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P08328 | On time 11:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h12 | 16:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
Y09461+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P08328 · P09782 | On time 11:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h33 | 16:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
Y09471+ P06918+ P08330 | On time 12:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 4h59 | 16:59 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
Y09471+ P06918+ P08330 · P09784 | On time 12:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h08 | 17:08 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
Y09481+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P08333 · P09790 | On time 13:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h33 | 18:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
Y09481+ P06944+ P08287+ C23776 | On time 13:00 Norwich station (NRW) | 5h09 | 18:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Exeter
Distance 394 km |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 22:29 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia from Norwich to Exeter trainsGreat Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Norwich and Exeter from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Norwich to Exeter train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Norwich and Exeter
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- 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
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
- 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
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to both platforms. Interchange via level crossing outside station.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pinn Lane, outside station entrance
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on the Old Tiverton Road (Nearest to St James Road)
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