Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

$56

Average ticket price on Sep 17

$104

Fastest journey on Sep 17

3 h 38 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

3 h 43 m

Trains on Sep 17

16

Distance

294 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) without transferring at least 2 times.

  • Greater AngliaP66329+South Western RailwayL79384+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo
    11:28 AM5h55
    Stansted Airport (SSD)
    5:23 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $561One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP02922+South Western RailwayL82911 · L79384+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall
    11:43 AM5h40
    Stansted Airport (SSD)
    5:23 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $691One-way
    3 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP66393+South Western RailwayL79406+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo
    1:28 PM5h46
    Stansted Airport (SSD)
    7:14 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $771One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP66399+South Western RailwayL82923 · L79406+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall
    1:43 PM5h31
    Stansted Airport (SSD)
    7:14 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $771One-way
    3 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34809+Elizabeth lineC38542+Greater AngliaP66329
    11:28 AM3h44
    Stansted Airport (SSD)
    3:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $901One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $502.

Distance: 182 miles (294 km)

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Driving

$100

Average price

$57

Average price

Cheapest

$502

Average price

$78

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 2m

Average total duration

5h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 51m

Average total duration

2h 51m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

4h 3m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

Loganair

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is a bus with an average price of $57.

This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD):

A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average $100.

A bus is $445 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average $502.

The fastest way to travel from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Exeter St Davids (EXD) take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

Bus takes on average 5h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stansted Airport (SSD) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 15m sooner (3h 48m by train vs 4h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $100 compared to roughly $78 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

Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train times

The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Greater AngliaP66187+Elizabeth lineC37183+Great Western RailwayW347918:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
3h38
12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66211+Elizabeth lineC38339+Great Western RailwayG149798:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
4h12
1:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP02914+Elizabeth lineC38380+Great Western RailwayW347979:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
3h45
1:13 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66278+Elizabeth lineC38461+Great Western RailwayG1498210:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
3h44
2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66300+Elizabeth lineC38505+Great Western RailwayG1498410:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
4h10
3:08 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66329+Elizabeth lineC38542+Great Western RailwayW3480911:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
3h44
3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66329+South Western RailwayL79384+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo11:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
5h55
5:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP02922+South Western RailwayL82911 · L79384+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall11:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD)
5h40
5:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)3 transfers
Greater AngliaP66369+Elizabeth lineC38228+Great Western RailwayW3481412:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
3h44
4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66381+Elizabeth lineC38264+Great Western RailwayW3481712:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
4h01
4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66393+Elizabeth lineC38307+Great Western RailwayW348191:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
3h47
5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66393+South Western RailwayL79406+TubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Waterloo1:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
5h46
7:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66399+South Western RailwayL82923 · L79406+TubeTube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall1:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
5h31
7:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)3 transfers
Greater AngliaP02926+Elizabeth lineC38349+Great Western RailwayG14965+CrossCountryG01150
On time
1:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
4h11
6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3 transfers
Greater AngliaP66417+Elizabeth lineC38390+Great Western RailwayW348232:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
3h47
6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Greater AngliaP66429+Elizabeth lineC38429+Great Western RailwayW348272:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
4h05
7:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)

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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 but you can travel from only $48 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 08:43. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 3h 4m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48
Distance
182 miles (294 km)
Average train duration
3h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
$56
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
3h 4m
First train
4:55 AM
Last train
8:43 AM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Thu
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48

Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway trains will get you between Stansted Airport (SSD) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from $48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
$92
Great Western Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
4h 10m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
$56
South Western Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $56, while the average price is around $100.
The train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) takes 3h 4m and runs 9 per day.
The first train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) leaves at 4:55 AM.
The distance by train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is 182 miles (294 km).
The last train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) leaves at 8:43 AM.
There is no high speed train available from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
There is no direct train service currently available from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
The cheapest way to get from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is by bus, with a cost of around $48.
The train journey from Stansted Airport to Exeter St Davids offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, including views of the English countryside, historic towns, and rolling hills, particularly as you travel through regions like Somerset and Devon.
A day trip from Stansted Airport to Exeter St Davids is not feasible due to a travel time of 3h 4m. Trains operate 7 times per day over a distance of 182 miles (294 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
Since neither Stansted Airport (SSD) nor Exeter St Davids (EXD) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) include Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Bristol, Totnes, Exmouth.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)

Most Stansted Airport (SSD) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains use the London Paddington to Exeter St Davids station pair. Use this guide to compare Stansted Airport (SSD) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Exeter
Exeter St DavidsExeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre

Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus355, 6A, 5B, 4A, 4, 66 · 6m · $2 · every ~20 min
4, 4A, Uni, K · 8m · $2 · every ~19 min

Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services

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

Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

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.

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