Norwich to Exeter train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Exeter

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

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

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 £57.

Fast trains

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.

Great Western Rail
07:005h07
Norwich
12:07Exeter
£571One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
09:005h08
Norwich
14:08Exeter
£571One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
11:004h59
Norwich
15:59Exeter
£1221One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
08:005h12
Norwich
13:12Exeter
£2171One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
09:304h42
Norwich
14:12Exeter
£2191One-way
0 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 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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Most popular
Coach

£196

Average Price

£66

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 39m

Average total duration

8h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

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

Live departures

Norwich to Exeter train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:31
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
greater_angliaY10991+assertis_tubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+great_westernP08318
On time
08:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h07
13:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 changes
greater_angliaY10991+assertis_tubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+great_westernP08318 · P09770
On time
08:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h31
13:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
3 changes
greater_angliaY09442+assertis_tubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+great_westernP08323
On time
09:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h12
14:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 changes
greater_angliaY09442+assertis_tubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+great_westernP08323 · P09774
On time
09:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h31
14:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
3 changes
greater_angliaY09451+tfl_railP06985+great_westernP08325
On time
10:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h08
15:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 changes
greater_angliaY09451+assertis_tubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+great_westernP08326 · P09778
On time
10:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h32
15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
3 changes
greater_angliaY09461+assertis_tubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+great_westernP08328
On time
11:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h12
16:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 changes
greater_angliaY09461+assertis_tubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+great_westernP08328 · P09782
On time
11:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h33
16:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
3 changes
greater_angliaY09471+tfl_railP06918+great_westernP08330
On time
12:00 Norwich station (NRW)
4h59
16:59 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 changes
greater_angliaY09471+tfl_railP06918+great_westernP08330 · P09784
On time
12:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h08
17:08 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
3 changes
greater_angliaY09481+assertis_tubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+great_westernP08333 · P09790
On time
13:00 Norwich station (NRW)
5h33
18:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
3 changes
greater_angliaY09481+tfl_railP06944+great_westernP08287+cross_countryC23776
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

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Trains from Norwich to Exeter run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
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 £22
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
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 £22

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.

Great Western Rail

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 Duration
4h 38m
Cheapest Price
£57
Great Western Rail frequency
12 a day
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

Abellio 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 Duration
4h 4m
Cheapest Price
£206
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
1 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

FAQs: Norwich to Exeter train

FAQs: Travel by train from Norwich to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Norwich to Exeter.
FAQs
The train distance from Norwich to Exeter is 394 km.
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.
To get from Norwich to Exeter, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Norwich to Exeter covers a distance of 394 km and takes approximately 4h 38m. Trains run 12 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Norwich to Exeter can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £57, while the average price tends to be around £196.
The first train from Norwich to Exeter leaves at 0:02.
The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Exeter is by coach, costing approximately £22.
The train station in Norwich that goes to Exeter is Norwich station (NRW), and it arrives at Exeter St Davids (EXD).
The last train from Norwich to Exeter departs at 22:29.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Norwich to Exeter.
Trains from Norwich to Exeter run approximately 12 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Norwich to Exeter.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Norwich to Exeter.
There is no night train service from Norwich to Exeter.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Norwich and Exeter

Norwich
Exeter
The major train station for departures in Norwich is Norwich. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Norwich for your trip from Norwich to Exeter.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On forecourt and within station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Norwich
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt

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