Norwich to Exeter train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Exeter

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

To travel from Norwich to Exeter you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Greater AngliaP02354+Great Western RailwayG14979+Elizabeth lineC37315
    8:005h07
    Norwich station (NRW)
    13:07Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    £561One-way
    2 changes
  • Greater AngliaP01270+Great Western RailwayW34817 · C48033+Elizabeth lineC37296
    12:005h08
    Norwich station (NRW)
    17:08Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
    £561One-way
    3 changes
  • Greater AngliaP01270+Great Western RailwayW34817+Elizabeth lineC37296
    12:004h59
    Norwich station (NRW)
    16:59Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    £561One-way
    2 changes
  • Greater AngliaP01252+Great Western RailwayG14984 · C48025+Elizabeth lineC37363
    10:005h32
    Norwich station (NRW)
    15:32Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
    £561One-way
    3 changes
  • Greater AngliaP02354+Great Western RailwayG14979 · C48015+Elizabeth lineC37315
    8:005h31
    Norwich station (NRW)
    13:31Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
    £561One-way
    3 changes

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 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

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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

Great Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Exeter is a coach with an average price of £29.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Norwich and Exeter including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

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.

Live departures

Norwich to Exeter train times

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.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Greater AngliaP02354+Elizabeth lineC37315+Great Western RailwayG14979 · C480158:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h31
13:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
Greater AngliaP02354+Great Western RailwayG14979+Elizabeth lineC373158:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h07
13:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
Greater AngliaP01244+Elizabeth lineC37340+Great Western RailwayG14982 · C480219:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h31
14:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01244+Great Western RailwayG14982+Elizabeth lineC373409:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h12
14:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
Greater AngliaP01252+Elizabeth lineC37363+Great Western RailwayG1498410:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h08
15:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
Greater AngliaP01252+Elizabeth lineC37363+Great Western RailwayG14984 · C4802510:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h32
15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01261+Elizabeth lineC37382+Great Western RailwayW3481311:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h12
16:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
Greater AngliaP01261+Great Western RailwayW34813 · C48030+Elizabeth lineC3738211:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h33
16:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01270+Elizabeth lineC37296+Great Western RailwayW34817 · C4803312:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h08
17:08 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01270+Elizabeth lineC37296+Great Western RailwayW3481712:00 Norwich station (NRW)
4h59
16:59 Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
Greater AngliaP01279+Elizabeth lineC37322+CrossCountryG01150+Great Western RailwayG1496513:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h09
18:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD)3 changes
Greater AngliaP01279+Elizabeth lineC37322+Great Western RailwayW34824 · C4803913:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h33
18:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Norwich to Exeter

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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.

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 £20
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
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
1 day
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 £20

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia from Norwich to Exeter trainsGreat Western Railway, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Norwich and Exeter from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
4h 38m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£56
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Greater Anglia Duration
5h 17m
Cheapest Greater Anglia Price
£70
Greater Anglia frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia from Norwich to Exeter trainsGreat Western Railway, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Norwich and Exeter from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
4h 38m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£56
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Greater Anglia Duration
5h 17m
Cheapest Greater Anglia Price
£70
Greater Anglia frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare Greater Anglia classes and the amenities included in each one.

First Class
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs
Standard
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs

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Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery

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The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum

Working print museum with historic presses, typesetting equipment and hands-on insight into traditional printing methods.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: stays and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain manageable for most visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£50+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is fine. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.

FAQs: Norwich to Exeter train

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Norwich to Exeter can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £56, while the average price tends to be around £114.
The train journey from Norwich to Exeter covers a distance of 394 km and takes approximately 4h 38m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Norwich to Exeter is 394 km.
The first train from Norwich to Exeter leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Norwich to Exeter departs at 22:04.
Trains from Norwich to Exeter run approximately 12 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Norwich to Exeter.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Norwich to Exeter.
To get from Norwich to Exeter, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Norwich to Exeter.
The train station in Norwich that goes to Exeter is Norwich station (NRW), and it arrives at Exeter St Davids (EXD).
The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Exeter is by coach, costing approximately £20.
Booking trains from Norwich to Exeter in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Norwich to Exeter offers varied scenery, including glimpses of the Norfolk countryside, the rolling landscapes of the Midlands, and the picturesque views of the West Country as you approach Exeter.
A day trip from Norwich to Exeter is not feasible as the travel time is 4h 38m. There are 12 trains per day. The distance is 394 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.
Yes, you can take the train from Norwich to Exeter.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Norwich and Exeter

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.

Departure train stations in Norwich
Arrival train stations in Exeter

Which Norwich station do trains to Exeter leave from?

Trains from Norwich to Exeter leave from Norwich. The station is 1 km from Norwich city centre at Norwich station, Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EF.
NorwichNorwich station, Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EFWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Norwich from Norwich city centre

Bus8, 35, 8A, 9, 2, 8C · 2m · £2 · every ~14 min
132 · 14m · £2

Norwich 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

Food and drink options are available at Norwich.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Norwich. ATMs are available at Norwich.

Tickets and information

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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Norwich: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Norwich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

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.

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