4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Exeter
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Albans to Exeter will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from St Albans to Exeter you need to make at least 2 changes.
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C3842519:573h35St Albans City (SAC)23:32Exeter St Davids (EXD)£361One-way2 changes- W45595+W34848 · Y80304+C3842519:573h49St Albans City (SAC)23:46St James' Park (SJP)£361One-way3 changes
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P0254519:015h04St Albans City (SAC)0:05Exeter St Davids (EXD)£401One-way2 changes - L79450+P02544+C10058+C4805418:015h04St Albans City (SAC)23:05Exeter St Thomas (EXT)£501One-way3 changes
- C10058+L79450+P0254418:014h43St Albans City (SAC)22:44Exeter St Davids (EXD)£501One-way2 changes
- W45397+C38567+W3483717:023h10St Albans City (SAC)20:12Exeter St Davids (EXD)£881One-way2 changes
- W45598+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+G1498717:573h17St Albans City (SAC)21:14Exeter St Davids (EXD)£1381One-way2 changes - W45598+G14987+C3717117:573h17St Albans City (SAC)21:14Exeter St Davids (EXD)£681One-way2 changes
- W45397+W34837 · C48048+C3856717:023h31St Albans City (SAC)20:33Exeter St Thomas (EXT)£881One-way3 changes
- W45593+G14988+C3833618:563h33St Albans City (SAC)22:29Exeter St Davids (EXD)£591One-way2 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Exeter
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Trains from St Albans to Exeter run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 250 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 250 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 4h 45m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 22:27 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from St Albans to Exeter trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between St Albans and Exeter from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St Albans to Exeter train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Exeter
Most St Albans to Exeter trains use the St Albans City to Exeter St Davids station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter St Thomas. Use this guide to compare St Albans and Exeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which St Albans station do trains to Exeter leave from?
St Albans City train station facilities and services
St Albans City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St Albans City.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at St Albans City. ATMs are available at St Albans City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St Albans City.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Albans City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St Albans City: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St Albans City: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Exeter station do trains from St Albans arrive at?
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Exeter St Thomas from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Thomas train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Thomas.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Exeter Central from Exeter city centre
Exeter Central train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Exeter Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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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