The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Exeter
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Exeter will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Exeter on Thu, Mar 12, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 12 the direct trains cover the 294 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 23 m .
On Thu, Mar 12 the slowest trains will take 5 h 25 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 bus and train for London Stansted Airport to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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$73 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Exeter trains for today, Wednesday, March 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P46644+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22664 | On time 8:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h52 | 12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46644+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22664 · P33359 | On time 8:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h21 | 12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46668+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P25637+ P61159 | On time 8:41 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h01 | 1:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46668+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P25637+ P61159 | On time 8:41 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h50 | 2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P46668+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P29974 | On time 8:41 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h26 | 1:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46692+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22666 · P33366 | 9:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h20 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46692+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22666 | 9:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h02 | 1:13 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46716+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P27112+ P61170 | 9:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h49 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P46716+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P27112+ P61170 | 9:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h59 | 2:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46740+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22668 | 10:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h01 | 2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46740+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22668 · P33374 | 10:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h20 | 2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46764+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P27120+ P61179 | On time 10:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h00 | 3:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46764+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P27120+ P61179 | On time 10:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h17 | 4:00 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P46764+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P29984 | On time 10:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h25 | 3:08 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46790+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22671 · P33381 | On time 11:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h21 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46790+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22671 | On time 11:11 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h01 | 3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46821+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P27128+ P61190 | On time 11:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h25 | 5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P46821+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P61911 · P61190 | On time 11:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h59 | 4:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46821+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P27128+ P61190 | On time 11:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h59 | 4:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46821+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P61911 · P61190 | On time 11:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h25 | 5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P46840+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22673 · P33390 | 12:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h22 | 4:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46840+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22673 | On time 12:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h01 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46852+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22674 · P33394 | 12:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h25 | 5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46852+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P61916 · P61202 | 12:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h01 | 5:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46852+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22674 | On time 12:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h16 | 4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46852+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P61916 · P61202 | 12:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h19 | 6:02 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P46852+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P27136+ P61202 | 12:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h01 | 5:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46864+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P29999 · P33397 | 1:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h23 | 5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46864+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P29999 | On time 1:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h04 | 5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46876+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P27144+ P61213 | On time 1:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h06 | 6:49 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46876+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P29889+ C72688 | On time 1:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h26 | 6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46876+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P61921 · P61213 | On time 1:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h22 | 7:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P46888+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P30003 | On time 2:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h04 | 6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46888+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P30003 · P33404 | On time 2:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h22 | 6:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46900+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P61926 · P61224 | 2:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h50 | 8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P46900+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22675 | On time 2:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h19 | 7:02 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46900+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P27153+ P61224 | 2:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h00 | 7:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46912+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P30010 | On time 3:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h04 | 7:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46912+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P61928 · P61231 | On time 3:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h50 | 9:01 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5 transfers | |
P46912+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P61928 · P61231 | On time 3:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h31 | 8:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4 transfers | |
P46912+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P30010 · P33415 | On time 3:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h23 | 7:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46924+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22676 | On time 3:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h22 | 8:05 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46930 · P50843+ G24961+ P22676 | On time 3:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h08 | 8:05 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46936+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22677 · P33426 | On time 4:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h22 | 8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46936+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22677 | On time 4:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h01 | 8:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46942 · P50849+ G25000+ P22677 | On time 4:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h45 | 8:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46942 · P50849+ G25000+ P22677 | On time 4:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h06 | 8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P46948+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P30020 | On time 4:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h26 | 9:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46954 · P50855+ G24686+ P30020 | 4:54 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h15 | 9:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46960+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22680 | On time 5:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h03 | 9:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46960+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22680 · P33436 | 5:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h53 | 10:04 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46972+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P61941 · P61257 | 5:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h22 | 11:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P46972+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P27177+ P61257 | 5:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h01 | 10:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46972+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P61941 · P61257 | 5:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h01 | 10:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46972+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Victoria+ P27177+ P61257 | 5:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h22 | 11:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P46523+ G24775+ P30025 | On time 6:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h18 | 10:29 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46523+ G24775+ P30025 · P33439 | On time 6:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h54 | 11:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46553+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P61738 · P61271 | 6:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h22 | 12:05 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46576+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22681 | On time 7:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h21 | 11:32 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46623+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P29926 · P31370 | 8:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h06 | 1:17 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P46707+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P29951 | On time 9:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h17 | 4:14 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P46707+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P29951 · P33303 | On time 9:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 7h03 | 5:00 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P46811+ P23172 · P32171+ P61128 | On time 11:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 11h34 | 11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Exeter
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Exeter run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 08:00 |
Last train 21:57 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway from London Stansted Airport to Exeter trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Exeter from $37 (€30). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport to Exeter
- 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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