The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Exeter
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Exeter will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
It's difficult to get from Oxford to Exeter without transferring at least once.
P32675 · P22655+
C7508211:04 AM2h40Oxford station (OXF)1:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$721One-way2 transfers
P33654 · P22652+
C754599:04 AM2h40Oxford station (OXF)11:44 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$761One-way2 transfers
P32697 · P22656+
C75088+
P231973:07 PM2h55Oxford station (OXF)6:02 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$781One-way3 transfers
P32687 · P29876+
C751181:04 PM2h40Oxford station (OXF)3:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$851One-way2 transfers
C75166+
P22674 · P333942:17 PM2h51Oxford station (OXF)5:08 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$891One-way2 transfers
P22688 · P226649:59 AM2h04Oxford station (OXF)12:03 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1221One-way1 transfer
P22691 · P2266812:00 PM2h12Oxford station (OXF)2:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$891One-way1 transfer
P22690 · P2266611:00 AM2h13Oxford station (OXF)1:13 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$891One-way1 transfer
P22844 · P226628:47 AM2h26Oxford station (OXF)11:13 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1941One-way1 transfer
C75198+
P2267112:42 PM2h30Oxford station (OXF)3:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$891One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Oxford to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Exeter:
A bus is $0.55 (€0.44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Exeter costing on average $88 (€70).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (2h 42m by train vs 2h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $88 (€70) compared to roughly $55 (€44) 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
Oxford to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Exeter trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P22844 · P22662 | 8:47 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h26 | 11:13 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
P22844 · P22662 · P33351 | 8:47 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h45 | 11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
P33654 · P22652+ C75459 | 9:04 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h40 | 11:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
C75241+ P22663 | 9:18 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h36 | 11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
P22688 · P22664 · P33359 | 9:59 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h33 | 12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
P22688 · P22664 | 9:59 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h04 | 12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
C72472+ P29974 | 10:19 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h48 | 1:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
P22690 · P22666 · P33366 | 11:00 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h31 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
P22690 · P22666 | 11:00 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h13 | 1:13 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
P32675 · P22655+ C75082 | 11:04 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h40 | 1:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P22691 · P22668 · P33374 | 12:00 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h31 | 2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
P22691 · P22668 | 12:00 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h12 | 2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
C72478+ P29984 | 12:15 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h53 | 3:08 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
C75198+ P22671 | 12:42 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h30 | 3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
C75198+ P22671 · P33381 | 12:42 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h50 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
P32687 · P29876+ C75118+ P33385 | 1:04 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h56 | 4:00 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P32687 · P29876+ C75118 | 1:04 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h40 | 3:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P22849 · P22673 · P33390 | 1:31 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h02 | 4:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
P22849 · P22673 | 1:31 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h41 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
C75166+ P22674 · P33394 | 2:17 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h51 | 5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
C75200+ P29999 · P33397 | 2:41 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h53 | 5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
P32697 · P22656+ C75088+ P23197 | 3:07 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h55 | 6:02 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P22851 · P30003 · P33404 | 3:31 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h02 | 6:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 2 transfers | |
P23233 · P29892+ C74726+ P33408 | 4:04 PM Oxford station (OXF) | 3h01 | 7:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Exeter
Trains from Oxford to Exeter run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $67 (€54) but you can travel from only $62 (€49) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€54) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Oxford to Exeter trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Oxford and Exeter from $62 (€49). 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 Oxford to Exeter
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Exeter
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated 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 the Station Concourse. 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: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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