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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Exeter
Showing times and prices for 28 Nov
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£142
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
297 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Exeter will cost around £142 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Nottingham for Exeter every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 24 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.
04:495h24
Nottingham10:13Exeter
£851One-way
0 changes
07:074h18
Nottingham11:25Exeter
£1291One-way
0 changes
11:554h13
Nottingham16:08Exeter
£1661One-way
0 changes
04:534h51
Nottingham09:44Exeter
£1881One-way
0 changes
11:554h13
Nottingham16:08Exeter
£1661One-way
0 changes
07:074h18
Nottingham11:25Exeter
£1291One-way
0 changes
04:534h51
Nottingham09:44Exeter
£1881One-way
0 changes
04:495h24
Nottingham10:13Exeter
£851One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 297 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£108 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Exeter trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 05:09
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:07 Nottingham | 4h18 | 11:25 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:54 Nottingham | 4h10 | 21:04 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
| 04:49 Nottingham | 5h24 | 10:13 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:53 Nottingham | 4h51 | 09:44 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Exeter
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Trains from Nottingham to Exeter run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 3h 50m.
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 £18
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 22:55 |
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 £18
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Exeter trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Exeter from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 50m
Cheapest Price
£72
CrossCountry frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
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
5h 24m
Cheapest Price
£61
Great Western Rail frequency
4 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
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 45m
Cheapest Price
£250
east_midlands_trains frequency
8 a day
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 59m
Cheapest Price
£244
Cross Country frequency
2 a day
FAQs: Nottingham to Exeter train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.
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.
A day trip from Nottingham to Exeter is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 50m. There are 13 trains available per day for this route, covering a distance of 297 km.
To get from Nottingham to Exeter, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Nottingham to Exeter is 297 km.
The train journey from Nottingham to Exeter covers a distance of 297 km and takes approximately 3h 50m. Trains run 13 per day.
Booking trains from Nottingham to Exeter in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Nottingham to Exeter leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Nottingham to Exeter departs at 22:55.
Trains from Nottingham to Exeter run approximately 13 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Exeter can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £51, while the average price tends to be around £108.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham to Exeter.
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Exeter is by coach, costing approximately £18.
There is no night train service from Nottingham to Exeter.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Exeter is Nottingham station (NOT), and it arrives at Exeter St Davids (EXD).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Nottingham to Exeter.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Exeter.
The train journey from Nottingham to Exeter offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, passing through the picturesque countryside of the Midlands and the South West, including views of rolling hills and charming villages.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Exeter
Nottingham
Exeter
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Exeter.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Nottingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Exeter is Exeter Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter Central for your journey to Exeter from Nottingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter St Davids
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Exeter St Thomas
- 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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for St James' Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on the Old Tiverton Road (Nearest to St James Road)
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