The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price
$90
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
Of the 1 trains that leave Milton Keynes Central (MKC) for Exeter St Davids (EXD) on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 42 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 42 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.
8:00 AM5h42Milton Keynes Central (MKC)1:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$901One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM5h42Milton Keynes Central (MKC)1:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $288.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $391 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD):
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average $98 (€81).
A bus is $355 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average $391 (€320).
Other travel options to Exeter St Davids (EXD) take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (3h 20m by train vs 3h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $98 (€81) compared to roughly $64 (€52) 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
Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:00 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 5h42 | 1:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) by train, bus, or flight
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Trains to find the best option for your trip from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:30, the last at 11:52. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 2:30 AM |
Last train 11:52 AM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from $32 (€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 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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 St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:30 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on 1 and 3. Please be advised the non-accessible toilets on Platforms 1 and 2 are locked out of use until further notice. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse (operated by a RADAR key), Platform 1 and Platform 3. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:00-23:00
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- 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
