- Must visit
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Excellent city museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, and world cultures; the best all-round museum in Exeter.
Cheapest price on Sep 28
$99
Average ticket price on Sep 28
$211
Fastest journey on Sep 28
3 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 28
3 h 56 m
Trains on Sep 28
12
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Exeter will cost around $211 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Nottingham to Exeter without transferring at least once.
G00753 · G01148
G00755 · W29884
G01114 · G01150
G01114 · G01150+
C48039
G01153+
G15471+
C21329
G01148+
C21331
W29935 · G01150+
C21799
W29884+
C21330
G01114 · G01150
G00753 · G01148The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Exeter trains for today, Sunday, September 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01142+ C04398 | Delayed 8:31 AM 8:30 AMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h24 | 12:54 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
G01142+ C48012+ C04398 | Delayed 8:31 AM 8:30 AMNottingham station (NOT) | 5h02 | 1:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
G01090 · G01145 | On time 9:56 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h54 | 1:50 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
G01090 · G01145+ C48017 | On time 9:56 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h34 | 2:30 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
W29869+ C21601 | Delayed 10:33 AM 10:23 AMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h22 | 2:45 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
W29869+ C48020+ C21601 | Delayed 10:33 AM 10:23 AMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h45 | 3:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
G01093 · W29874 | On time 11:16 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h31 | 3:47 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
W29874+ C48027+ C21604 | Delayed 11:31 AM 11:23 AMNottingham station (NOT) | 5h08 | 4:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
W29874+ C21604 | Delayed 11:31 AM 11:23 AMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h24 | 3:47 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
G01096 · G01147 | On time 12:16 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h30 | 4:46 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
G01147+ C21607 | Delayed 12:31 PM 12:23 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h23 | 4:46 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
G01099 · W29883+ C48032 | On time 1:16 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h15 | 5:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
G01099 · W29883 | On time 1:16 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h02 | 5:18 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
W29886+ C21801 | Delayed 1:31 PM 1:23 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h23 | 5:46 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
W29886+ C48036+ C21801 | Delayed 1:31 PM 1:23 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 5h09 | 6:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
G01104 · G01152 | On time 2:16 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h29 | 6:45 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
G01152+ C48041+ C21798 | Delayed 2:31 PM 2:23 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 5h14 | 7:37 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
G01152+ C21798 | Delayed 2:31 PM 2:23 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h22 | 6:45 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
G01155+ C48043+ C21826 | Delayed 3:31 PM 3:23 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 5h15 | 8:38 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
G01163+ C48047+ C21609 | Delayed 4:31 PM 4:23 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 5h17 | 9:40 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Nottingham to Exeter run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€43) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 184 miles (297 km) distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 184 miles (297 km) |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€43) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Exeter — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Exeter trip today.
Excellent city museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, and world cultures; the best all-round museum in Exeter.
Interactive museum inside a working paper mill where visitors learn traditional papermaking and local industrial heritage.
Small independent museum in a Tudor merchant’s house, showing Topsham’s river trade, local stories, and period interiors.
Medieval city wall segment and gardens offering one of Exeter’s best walks, with lawns, ruins, and broad urban views.
Historic quay lined with warehouses, canal heritage, walks, and waterside activity; one of Exeter’s most characterful areas.
Attractive urban park beside the cathedral, ideal for relaxing and appreciating surrounding historic buildings in the city centre.
A rich Devon cream made from slowly heated milk. It is a county staple, famously served on scones in a Devon cream tea.
Traditional Devon cream tea pairs scones with jam and clotted cream, with cream spread before jam in the local style.
A hearty baked pudding of layers of potato, onion, and lamb or beef. It is a long-standing Devon farmhouse dish.
Fine dining restaurant known for refined modern British tasting menus and polished service in central Exeter.
Popular modern eatery with seasonal small plates, brunch, and a lively casual atmosphere near the city centre.
Historic quayside pub serving local ales and British classics in a characterful former warehouse by the water.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are mid-priced, buses are reasonable, and attractions are often low-cost versus larger UK tourist cities.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
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Exeter St Davids -> Exeter Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

Most Nottingham to Exeter trains use the Nottingham to Exeter St Davids station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter St Thomas. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Exeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, 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.
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Exeter St Thomas.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
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 options are available at Exeter Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
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