The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 11 trains that leave Cheltenham Spa (CNM) for Exeter St Davids (EXD) on Sun, Jun 21, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.
W298863:52 PM1h54Cheltenham Spa (CNM)5:46 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$471One-way0 transfers
W298741:52 PM1h55Cheltenham Spa (CNM)3:47 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$471One-way0 transfers
G011657:54 PM1h56Cheltenham Spa (CNM)9:50 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$601One-way0 transfers
G011636:52 PM1h52Cheltenham Spa (CNM)8:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$601One-way0 transfers
G011472:52 PM1h54Cheltenham Spa (CNM)4:46 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$601One-way0 transfers
G0113610:10 AM1h42Cheltenham Spa (CNM)11:52 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1111One-way0 transfers
G0114211:10 AM1h44Cheltenham Spa (CNM)12:54 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1111One-way0 transfers
G011636:52 PM1h52Cheltenham Spa (CNM)8:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$601One-way0 transfers
W298833:26 PM1h52Cheltenham Spa (CNM)5:18 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$601One-way0 transfers
O892948:52 PM1h52Cheltenham Spa (CNM)10:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD):
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Exeter St Davids (EXD) take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
The journey is about 6m faster (1h 58m by train vs 2h 4m by car) and roughly $0.60 (€0.49) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 (€33) vs $41 (€33)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W29885 | Delayed 2:59 PM 3:52 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h53 | 5:45 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01149 | Delayed 3:36 PM 4:29 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h37 | 5:08 PM 5:08 PMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01151 | On time 4:52 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h52 | 6:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
G01136 | On time 10:10 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h42 | 11:52 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01142 | On time 11:10 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h44 | 12:54 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29874 | On time 1:52 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h55 | 3:47 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01147 | On time 2:52 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h54 | 4:46 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29883 | On time 3:26 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1h52 | 5:18 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:29, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 6:29 AM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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 St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
