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The cheapest and fastest trains from Yeovil to Exeter
Showing times and prices for 16 Apr
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
67 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Yeovil to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yeovil to Exeter will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Yeovil for Exeter every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.
12:581h44Yeovil14:42Exeter£241One-way0 changes
- 12:581h44Yeovil14:42Exeter£241One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Yeovil to Exeter
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Trains from Yeovil to Exeter run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 12m.
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
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 5:14 |
Last train 23:10 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 7 days |
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
FAQs: Yeovil to Exeter train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Yeovil 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Yeovil to Exeter can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £34.
The train journey from Yeovil to Exeter covers a distance of 67 km and takes approximately 1h 12m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Yeovil to Exeter is 67 km.
The first train from Yeovil to Exeter leaves at 5:14.
The last train from Yeovil to Exeter departs at 23:10.
Trains from Yeovil to Exeter run approximately 8 times per day.
To travel from Yeovil to Exeter, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Yeovil to Exeter.
The train station in Yeovil that goes to Exeter is Yeovil Pen Mill (YVP), and it arrives at Exeter Central (EXC).
The cheapest way to get from Yeovil to Exeter is by train, costing approximately £29.
Booking trains from Yeovil 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 Yeovil to Exeter is considered scenic, offering views of the rolling countryside, picturesque villages, and sections of the Somerset and Devon landscapes.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Yeovil to Exeter. The journey takes 1h 12m, covering a distance of 67 km. Trains run 7 times per day.
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.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Yeovil to Exeter.
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Important Stations and Airports in Yeovil and Exeter
Yeovil
Exeter
The major train station for departures in Yeovil is Yeovil Pen Mill. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Yeovil Pen Mill for your trip from Yeovil to Exeter.
Amenities at train station
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Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:20 - 18:25 Saturday 07:20 - 14:10 Sunday 09:40 - 17:00 Sunday Winter and Summer times have been included. The ticket office is closed between 13:45 and 15:30 on weekdays.
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 station - This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms, Platform 3 can only be accessed via a step bridge when the station is unstaffed. Access via a barrow crossing to platform 3 but only when the station is staffed. 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Yeovil Pen Mill
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Exeter is Exeter St Davids. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter St Davids for your journey to Exeter from Yeovil.
Amenities at train station
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ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike 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
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
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
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