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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€90
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
72
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to London Stansted Airport will cost around €90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
It's difficult to get from Exeter to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+
P663416:25 PM5h44Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:09 AMStansted Airport (SSD)€271One-way3 transfers- L79425+G27461+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P0290412:42 PM5h45Exeter St Thomas (EXT)6:27 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€321One-way4 transfers
- L79425+G27461+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P029041:25 PM5h02Exeter St Davids (EXD)6:27 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€321One-way3 transfers
Y80260+L79435+G27471+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale1:42 PM5h46Exeter St Thomas (EXT)7:28 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€321One-way4 transfers- Y80266+L79447+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+G274812:43 PM5h54Exeter St Thomas (EXT)8:37 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€321One-way4 transfers
- W34589+P66148+
C374014:15 PM3h44Exeter St Davids (EXD)7:59 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€681One-way2 transfers - W34555+C37388+P029237:52 AM3h45Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:37 AMStansted Airport (SSD)€2161One-way2 transfers
- V04224+C37691+P662977:18 PM3h49Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:07 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€781One-way2 transfers
- G14921+C37950+P663909:16 AM3h51Exeter St Davids (EXD)1:07 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€1051One-way2 transfers
- W34572+C38175+P0293112:15 PM3h52Exeter St Davids (EXD)4:07 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€781One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Exeter to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€70 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to London Stansted Airport costing on average €70.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (3h 57m by train vs 4h 14m by car). Tickets start at around €70 compared to roughly €62 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.
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.
Live departures
Exeter to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47986+L79358+G27397+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | 7:20 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 5h03 | 12:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| C47986 · W34555+C37388+P02923 | 7:20 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 4h17 | 11:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| L79358 · L80980+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P66372 | 7:25 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h58 | 12:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| L79358+G27397+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P66372 | 7:25 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h58 | 12:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y41861 · W34555+C37388+P02923 | 7:35 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h02 | 11:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
C47988+ G01064+W35432+C37942 | 7:50 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 5h05 | 12:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| W34555+C37388+P02923 | 7:52 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h45 | 11:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| Y41864+G01064+W35432+C37942 | 8:09 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h46 | 12:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| G01064+W35432+C37942+P66384 | 8:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h28 | 12:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y41870 · G14921+C37950+P66390 | 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h02 | 1:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y41870+L79380+G27417+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h18 | 2:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| G14921+C37950+P66390 | 9:16 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h51 | 1:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| C47995 · Y41873 · W34562+C38030 | 9:36 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h31 | 2:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5 transfers | |
| W34559+C38005+P02925 | 9:43 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h54 | 1:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| G15229+L79392+G27429+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | 10:06 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h17 | 3:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| G15229+G01069+G15045+C37695 | 10:06 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h49 | 2:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| W34562+C38030+P66414 | 10:15 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h52 | 2:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| L79392+G27429+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P66444 | 10:25 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h58 | 3:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G01069+G15045+C37695+P66432 | 10:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h28 | 2:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y80241 · W34566+C38105+P66438 | 10:39 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h28 | 3:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| W34566+C38105+P66438 | 11:15 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h52 | 3:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80248 · W34572+C38175+P02931 | 11:42 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h25 | 4:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G14922+C37790+P02929 | 11:43 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h12 | 3:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W34572+C38175+P02931 | 12:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h52 | 4:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| L79414+G27451+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P66490 | 12:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h03 | 5:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| L79414 · L81039+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P66490 | 12:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h03 | 5:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G01075+W35434+C37861+P66479 | 12:27 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h28 | 4:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y80254 · W34577+C37877+P66485 | 12:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h28 | 5:10 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y80254+L79425 · L82655+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 12:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h45 | 6:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| Y80254+L79425+G27461+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | 12:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h45 | 6:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| W34577+C37877+P66485 | 1:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h55 | 5:10 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| L79425+G27461+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P02904 | 1:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h02 | 6:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y80260 · G14925+C37585+P02902 | 1:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h28 | 6:10 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y80260+L79435 · L82687+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 1:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h46 | 7:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| Y80260+L79435+G27471+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | 1:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h46 | 7:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| G14925+C37585+P02902 | 2:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h55 | 6:10 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| L79435 · L82687+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P66124 | 2:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h03 | 7:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| L79435+G27471+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P66124 | 2:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h03 | 7:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y80266+L79447+G27481+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | 2:43 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h54 | 8:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| W34582+C38071+P66090 | 2:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h59 | 6:42 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| Y80266 · V04628+C37732+P66112 | 2:43 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h27 | 7:10 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y80266+L79447 · L81080+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 2:43 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h41 | 8:24 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| V04628+C37732+P66112 | 3:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h55 | 7:10 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| L79447 · L81080+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P02910 | 3:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h59 | 8:24 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| L79447+G27481+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+P02901 | 3:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h12 | 8:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y80272+L79459 · L82751+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 3:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h41 | 9:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| Y80272+L79459+G26459+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | 3:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h55 | 9:37 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| Y80272 · W34589+C37401+P66148 | 3:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h17 | 7:59 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G14926+C38183+P66136 | 3:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h00 | 7:42 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| W34589+C37401+P66148 | 4:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h44 | 7:59 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| L79459 · L82751+Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+P66219 | 4:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h58 | 9:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| G00723+W35198+C37494+P66196 | 4:27 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h28 | 8:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y80277 · V04225+C37503+P66208 | 4:41 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h26 | 9:07 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
| Y80279+G00730+G15050+C37993 | 5:06 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h48 | 9:54 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
| Y80279+L79470+C82468+Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale | 5:06 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h49 | 10:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to London Stansted Airport
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Trains from Exeter to London Stansted Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 7:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter and London Stansted Airport from €26. 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 Exeter to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Exeter to London Stansted Airport
Most Exeter to London Stansted Airport trains use the Exeter St Davids to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Exeter Central from Exeter city centre
Exeter Central train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Exeter Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Exeter St Thomas from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Thomas train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Thomas.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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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