- Must visit
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Exeter’s main museum and gallery, covering local history, world cultures, natural history, and changing exhibitions in a landmark Victorian building.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eggesford to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (44m by train vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Eggesford to Exeter run on average 13 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (31 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 19 miles (31 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 5:22 AM |
Last train 9:29 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Exeter’s main museum and gallery, covering local history, world cultures, natural history, and changing exhibitions in a landmark Victorian building.
University museum with one of the United Kingdom’s most important collections on the history of cinema and moving images.
Former medieval priory house with period rooms and interpretation about Tudor and later Exeter life; one of the city’s oldest buildings.
Waterside area with historic warehouses, level walking and cycling routes, canal views, and one of the city’s most popular leisure settings.
One of England’s oldest public open spaces, combining landscaped walks, monuments, city wall remains, and elevated views.
Broad grassy square facing Exeter Cathedral, ideal for photos and people-watching, and central to the city’s historic atmosphere.
Fresh scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam, a classic Devon ritual traditionally assembled cream first. It is one of the county’s most iconic treats.
A soft enriched bread roll, often filled with jam and clotted cream. This old-fashioned Devon specialty is closely associated with local bakeries and teatime.
A historic local pasty linked to Exeter’s old butchers and traders, usually filled with meat and vegetables in pastry. It reflects the city’s traditional working-food heritage.
Long-established independent restaurant known for modern British cooking, polished service, and a refined yet relaxed city-centre atmosphere.
Well-known Exeter institution serving crowd-pleasing modern European dishes, steaks, and cocktails in a lively, stylish setting.
Respected gastropub near the cathedral area, popular for elevated British pub food, Sunday roasts, and a comfortable traditional atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than London. Hotels can rise in summer, but meals, coffee, and local transport are usually manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is appreciated if service is good and no service charge is added. Round up for taxis. Little or none is expected in pubs, cafés, or for counter service.
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Exeter St Davids, Exeter -> Exeter City Centre, Exeter
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eggesford 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 Eggesford to Exeter trains use the Eggesford to Exeter St Davids station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter Central. Use this guide to compare Eggesford and Exeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Eggesford is 1 km from Eggesford city centre. Public transport options include:
Eggesford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eggesford: Parking.
Available at Eggesford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eggesford: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - Step free access possible to both platforms inter platform access is via a level crossing, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, 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 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 options are available at Exeter Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
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.
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