Happy Valentine's! New to Omio? Get 14% off your first app booking. Valid until 16/02/2025.
14% discount applied on bookings with a total basket value up to €100.
Valid for first-time customers only
Only available on app bookings
This offer ends on 16/02/2025.
Limit one (1) coupon code per eligible booking. Cannot be combined, transferred or exchanged.
For full terms and conditions: https://www.omio.com/coupon

Exeter to Cambridge train with Great Western Railway

Fri, Feb 14
+ Add return
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Cheap train tickets from Exeter to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Feb 14

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Great Western RailwayY21940Great Western Railway+Tube+Great NorthernY21940Tube from London Paddington to London Kings CrossW23338
09:43AM4h17
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
02:00PMCambridge station (CBG)
$931One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayY21939Great Western Railway+Tube+Great NorthernY21939Tube from London Paddington to London Kings CrossW23328
09:16AM3h44
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
01:00PMCambridge station (CBG)
$1111One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayY22711Great Western Railway+Great Western Railway+Tube+Great NorthernY22711Y21939Tube from London Paddington to London Kings CrossW23328
09:05AM3h55
Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
01:00PMCambridge station (CBG)
$1111One-way
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayY21936Great Western Railway+Tube+Great NorthernY21936Tube from London Paddington to London Kings CrossW23303
05:52AM4h38
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
10:30AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1111One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayY23432Great Western Railway+Great Western Railway+Tube+Great NorthernY23432Y21939Tube from London Paddington to London Kings CrossW23328
08:53AM4h07
Exeter Central (EXC)
01:00PMCambridge station (CBG)
$1111One-way
3 transfers

Live departures

Exeter to Cambridge train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday, February 13
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great Western Railway
Y21933
Delayed
01:07AM 01:07AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
6h00
07:07AM Cambridge station (CBG)
1 transfer
Great Western Railway
Y22566
Delayed
09:14AM 09:13AMExeter Central (EXC)
4h46
02:00PM Cambridge station (CBG)
3 transfers
Friday, February 14
Great Western Railway
Y22668
On time
12:42AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
6h25
07:07AM Cambridge station (CBG)
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
Y22667
On time
12:47AM Exeter Central (EXC)
6h20
07:07AM Cambridge station (CBG)
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
Y21933
On time
01:07AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
6h00
07:07AM Cambridge station (CBG)
1 transfer
Great Western Railway
Y21936
On time
05:52AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h38
10:30AM Cambridge station (CBG)
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
Y23423
On time
06:42AM Exeter Central (EXC)
4h18
11:00AM Cambridge station (CBG)
3 transfers
Great Western Railway
Y21937
On time
06:52AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h08
11:00AM Cambridge station (CBG)
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
Y22708
On time
07:35AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
3h55
11:30AM Cambridge station (CBG)
3 transfers
Great Western Railway
Y16877
On time
07:42AM Exeter Central (EXC)
3h48
11:30AM Cambridge station (CBG)
3 transfers
Great Western Railway
Y21938
On time
07:52AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h38
11:30AM Cambridge station (CBG)
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
Y23432
On time
08:53AM Exeter Central (EXC)
4h07
01:00PM Cambridge station (CBG)
3 transfers
Great Western Railway
Y22711
On time
09:05AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
3h55
01:00PM Cambridge station (CBG)
3 transfers
Great Western Railway
Y21939
On time
09:16AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h44
01:00PM Cambridge station (CBG)
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
Y21940
On time
09:43AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h17
02:00PM Cambridge station (CBG)
2 transfers
Great Western Railway
Y22713
On time
10:06AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
4h54
03:00PM Cambridge station (CBG)
4 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Exeter to Cambridge by train or bus

Fri
Feb 14
Sat
Feb 15
Sun
Feb 16
Mon
Feb 17
Tue
Feb 18
Wed
Feb 19
Thu
Feb 20

Fastest train times from Exeter to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Feb 14

Fastest Journey

3 h 38 m

Average

4 h 35 m

Trains per day

14

Distance

301 km

It's difficult to get from Exeter to Cambridge without transferring at least once.

Fastest
Great Western RailwayY21938Great Western Railway+Tube+Great NorthernY21938Tube from London Paddington to London Kings CrossW23313
07:52AM3h38
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
11:30AMCambridge station (CBG)
$2021One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayY21939Great Western Railway+Tube+Great NorthernY21939Tube from London Paddington to London Kings CrossW23328
09:16AM3h44
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
01:00PMCambridge station (CBG)
$1111One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayY16877South Western Railway+Great Western Railway+Tube+Great NorthernY16877Y21938Tube from London Paddington to London Kings CrossW23313
07:42AM3h48
Exeter Central (EXC)
11:30AMCambridge station (CBG)
$2021One-way
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayY22711Great Western Railway+Great Western Railway+Tube+Great NorthernY22711Y21939Tube from London Paddington to London Kings CrossW23328
09:05AM3h55
Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
01:00PMCambridge station (CBG)
$1111One-way
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayY22708Great Western Railway+Great Western Railway+Tube+Great NorthernY22708Y21938Tube from London Paddington to London Kings CrossW23313
07:35AM3h55
Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
11:30AMCambridge station (CBG)
$2021One-way
3 transfers

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Deutsche Bahn
Renfe
Italo
Frecciarossa

Journey information

Overview: Train from Exeter to Cambridge

Trains from Exeter to Cambridge run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€46) but you can travel from only $19 (€17) by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $19 (€17)
Distance
187 miles (301 km)
Average train duration
5h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$51 (€46)
Trains per day
13
Train providers
2
Fastest train
3h 45m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:45
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $19 (€17)

Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western from Exeter to Cambridge trains

For as little as $41 (€37) you can travel by train to Cambridge from Exeter with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Exeter to Cambridge with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: $68

Exeter to Cambridge Train Times and Schedule

Planning a journey by train from Exeter to Cambridge? The trip covers a distance of approximately 187 miles (301 km), offering a convenient way to travel between these historic cities. The average train journey duration is 3h 45m, making it a smooth and comfortable option for travelers.

Trains between Exeter and Cambridge operate frequently, with an average of 13 services running daily. Whether you're traveling on weekdays or weekends, you can rely on consistent train services to accommodate your schedule.

Typically, the first train from Exeter to Cambridge departs at 00:02, offering an early start for those who need it. For night travelers, the last train of the day departs at 23:45, ensuring flexibility for evening plans.

FAQs: Trains from Exeter to Cambridge

FAQs: Travel by train from Exeter to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to Cambridge.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Exeter to Cambridge can start from as little as $46 (€42) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Exeter to Cambridge is $106 (€95); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Exeter to Cambridge train travel time is 3 h 44 min   for the 187 mile (301 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Exeter to Cambridge leaves at 12: 02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Exeter to Cambridge leaves at 11: 45 PM.
There are 13 trains a day from Exeter to Cambridge which require at least one change with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the route from Exeter to Cambridge you can take a train with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Cambridge from Exeter on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 45 PM.
A trip to Cambridge from Exeter is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 44 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Exeter to Cambridge is September.
You have options as you can travel between Exeter and Cambridge 2 different ways: train or bus.

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone
More routes, destinations and providers
Currency
Language

Useful links