- Must visit
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Excellent city museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, and world cultures; the best all-round museum in Exeter.
Cheapest price on Oct 17
€37
Average ticket price on Oct 17
€74
Fastest journey on Oct 17
3 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Oct 17
3 h 55 m
Trains on Oct 17
50
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Exeter will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
It's difficult to get from Cambridge to Exeter without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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C42216+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington
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Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
G77006Trains from Cambridge to Exeter run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €42 but you can travel from only €24 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 4 days |
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Exeter trains for tomorrow, Saturday, October 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C42212+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C93337 | 8:14 AM Cambridge South | 3h58 | 12:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42212 · C48011+ C93337+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 8:14 AM Cambridge South | 4h18 | 12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
C42214+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C93343 | 8:46 AM Cambridge South | 4h12 | 12:58 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42216 · C48016+ C93348+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 9:16 AM Cambridge South | 4h22 | 1:38 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L79361+ C48026+ C93348+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo | 9:16 AM Cambridge South | 6h15 | 3:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
C42216+ C93348+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 9:16 AM Cambridge South | 3h55 | 1:11 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
L79361+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+ C02730 | 9:21 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 5h21 | 2:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42218+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C10271 | 9:24 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 4h45 | 2:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
L79361+ C02730+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo | 9:25 AM Cambridge South | 5h41 | 3:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
L79361+ C48026+ C02730+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo | 9:25 AM Cambridge South | 6h06 | 3:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
C42218+ C93358+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 10:14 AM Cambridge South | 3h55 | 2:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42218 · C48022+ C93358+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 10:14 AM Cambridge South | 4h17 | 2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
C42220 · C48026+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ W45729 | 10:21 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 5h10 | 3:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L79385+ C42685+ W45729+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo | 10:21 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 7h18 | 5:39 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
C42220+ W45729+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 10:25 AM Cambridge South | 4h40 | 3:05 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
L79385+ W45729+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo | 10:25 AM Cambridge South | 6h42 | 5:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42220+ C10283+ W45671+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 10:28 AM Cambridge South | 4h37 | 3:05 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
C42222+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C10283 | 10:28 AM Cambridge South | 4h44 | 3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42220+ C02721+ C38374 | 10:55 AM Cambridge South | 4h10 | 3:05 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42222+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C93368 | 11:16 AM Cambridge South | 3h56 | 3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42222 · C48026+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C93368 | 11:16 AM Cambridge South | 4h15 | 3:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
C42224 · C48031+ W45736+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 11:21 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 5h11 | 4:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L79385+ C42685+ W45736+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo | 11:21 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h18 | 5:39 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L79385+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+ W45736 | 11:25 AM Cambridge South | 5h42 | 5:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
L79385+ C42685+ W45736+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo | 11:25 AM Cambridge South | 6h14 | 5:39 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
C42224+ W45721+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 11:51 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 4h21 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42224 · C48031+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ C93378 | 12:16 PM Cambridge South | 4h16 | 4:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
C42224+ C93378+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 12:16 PM Cambridge South | 3h56 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42226 · C48034+ W45735+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 12:21 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 4h44 | 5:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
C42226+ C38536+ C02735 | 12:55 PM Cambridge South | 4h02 | 4:57 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42226 · C48034+ C02735+ C38536 | 12:55 PM Cambridge South | 4h10 | 5:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L79407+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+ C02735 | 12:55 PM Cambridge South | 6h19 | 7:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42228+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G77006 | 1:12 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 4h00 | 5:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42230+ G77006+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Liverpool Street+ C37158 | 1:12 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 5h03 | 6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
C42228+ G77006+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 1:16 PM Cambridge South | 3h56 | 5:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42228 · C42685+ G77006+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 1:16 PM Cambridge South | 4h23 | 5:39 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L79407+ C48045+ W45421+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo | 1:21 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h11 | 7:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
C42230 · C48040+ W45421+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 1:21 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 5h16 | 6:37 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L79407+ W45421+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo | 1:25 PM Cambridge South | 5h49 | 7:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
L79407+ C48045+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+ W45421 | 1:25 PM Cambridge South | 6h07 | 7:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L79429+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ G77016 | 2:12 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h52 | 9:04 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42230+ G77016+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 2:16 PM Cambridge South | 3h59 | 6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42232+ G77016+ C37170+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 2:16 PM Cambridge South | 4h44 | 7:00 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
C42230 · C48040+ G77016+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 2:16 PM Cambridge South | 4h21 | 6:37 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L79429+ C48053+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ G77016 | 2:16 PM Cambridge South | 7h56 | 10:12 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
C42232 · C48042+ W45710+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington | 2:21 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 4h47 | 7:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
C42232+ G77021+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 2:46 PM Cambridge South | 4h14 | 7:00 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42234+ G27009+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 3:16 PM Cambridge South | 3h54 | 7:10 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C42236+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ W45728 | 3:21 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 4h50 | 8:11 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
L79429+ Tube from London Blackfriars to London Waterloo+ W45728 | 3:21 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 5h43 | 9:04 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
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Excellent city museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, and world cultures; the best all-round museum in Exeter.
Interactive museum inside a working paper mill where visitors learn traditional papermaking and local industrial heritage.
Small independent museum in a Tudor merchant’s house, showing Topsham’s river trade, local stories, and period interiors.
Medieval city wall segment and gardens offering one of Exeter’s best walks, with lawns, ruins, and broad urban views.
Historic quay lined with warehouses, canal heritage, walks, and waterside activity; one of Exeter’s most characterful areas.
Attractive urban park beside the cathedral, ideal for relaxing and appreciating surrounding historic buildings in the city centre.
A rich Devon cream made from slowly heated milk. It is a county staple, famously served on scones in a Devon cream tea.
Traditional Devon cream tea pairs scones with jam and clotted cream, with cream spread before jam in the local style.
A hearty baked pudding of layers of potato, onion, and lamb or beef. It is a long-standing Devon farmhouse dish.
Fine dining restaurant known for refined modern British tasting menus and polished service in central Exeter.
Popular modern eatery with seasonal small plates, brunch, and a lively casual atmosphere near the city centre.
Historic quayside pub serving local ales and British classics in a characterful former warehouse by the water.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are mid-priced, buses are reasonable, and attractions are often low-cost versus larger UK tourist cities.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
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Exeter St Davids -> Exeter Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.

Most Cambridge to Exeter trains use the Cambridge to Exeter St Davids station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter St Thomas. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and Exeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, 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.
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Exeter St Thomas.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
St James' Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at St James' Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St James' Park: Parking.
Available at St James' Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St James' Park: 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.
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