The cheapest and fastest trains from Honiton to Exeter
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Honiton to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Honiton to Exeter will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Honiton for Exeter on Wed, Jan 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 21 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Wed, Jan 21 the slowest trains will take 26 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Honiton to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Honiton to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€7 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Honiton to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for Honiton to Exeter trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:18 AM Honiton | 0h25 | 9:43 AM Exeter | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:16 PM Honiton | 0h26 | 12:42 PM Exeter | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Honiton to Exeter trains with Omio?
South Western Railway operates all train services from Honiton to Exeter. Omio is the only official third party seller for South Western Railway tickets.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Honiton to Exeter
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Honiton to Exeter start from as low as $8 (€7) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $8 (€7) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 13 daily trains from Honiton to Exeter with 8 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 26m but the average duration is 24m
Train Operators
- Travel from Honiton to Exeter with South Western Railway
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is South Western Railway.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Honiton station (HON) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD)
- First train typically departs at 05:10 AM and the last at 11:42 PM
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Honiton to Exeter trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Honiton and Exeter from $4 (€3). 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 Honiton to Exeter
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Honiton 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Honiton to Exeter
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 17:30 Saturday 07:00 - 17:30 Sunday 09:30 - 13:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park - Main
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to both platforms separately. Interchange is via a footbridge consisting of 48 steps or step-free via road under the rail bridge approximately 800m. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible taxis: Pre-booked only
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Forecourt area, off Church Hill
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. 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: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
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