- Must visit
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Exeter’s main museum and gallery, covering local history, archaeology, world cultures, and fine art in a landmark Victorian building.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter without transferring at least 2 times.
P66363+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+
L82913 · L79395
P66387+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+
L82919 · L79406
P66363+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+
L82913 · L79395
P02928+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+
L82925 · L79417
P02928+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+
L82925 · L79417
P76258+
C38283+
W34791
P76270+
C38380+
W34797
P66267+
G14983+
C38436
P66363+
C38203+
W34814
P66314+
C38520+
W34809Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $167.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $381 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $325 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter costing on average $381 (€308).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Flight takes on average 6h 43m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€67) compared to roughly $78 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.93 (€-3.18). The journey takes 3h 57m versus 3h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P66482+ C38236+ W34842 · C48052 | On time 5:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h47 | 10:04 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P66482+ C38236+ W34842 | On time 5:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h57 | 9:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P76377+ C38336+ G14988 · C48054 | On time 6:20 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h45 | 11:05 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P66246+ C38239+ W34771 · C47971 | On time 10:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 6h43 | 5:00 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
| Wednesday, May 20 | |||||
W34791 · C48010+ C38283+ P76258 | 8:20 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h12 | 12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P76258+ C38283+ W34791 | 8:20 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h43 | 12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
L82893 · L79352+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P66668 | 8:40 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 5h02 | 1:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
G14979+ C37096+ P66668 | 8:40 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h27 | 1:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P66668+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L82893 · L79352 | 8:40 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 5h51 | 2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P76270+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L81993 · L79363 | 9:22 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 5h20 | 2:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P76270+ C38380+ W34797 · C48015 | 9:22 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h09 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P76270+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L81993 · L79363 | 9:22 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 6h10 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P76270+ C38380+ W34797 | 9:22 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h51 | 1:13 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
G14983 · C48021+ C38436+ P66267 | 10:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h14 | 2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L82901 · L79372+ P66267+ C48028 | 10:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 5h43 | 4:00 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P66267+ C38436+ G14983 | 10:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h55 | 2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P76288+ C37024+ G14984 | 10:52 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h16 | 3:08 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P66314+ C38520+ W34809 · C48025 | 11:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h15 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P66314+ C38520+ W34809 | 11:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h55 | 3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
L82907 · L79383+ P66314+ C48033 | 11:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 5h51 | 5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
L82907 · L79383+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P66314 | 11:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 5h25 | 4:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P66363+ C38203+ W34814 | 12:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h55 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P66363+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ L82913 · L79395 | 12:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 5h45 | 6:02 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
P66363+ C38203+ W34814 · C48030 | 12:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h16 | 4:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L82913 · L79395+ P66363+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall | 12:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 5h27 | 5:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
P76311+ C36903+ W34817 · C48033 | 12:52 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h16 | 5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
P76311+ C36903+ W34817 | 12:52 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h07 | 4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
P66387+ C38286+ W34819 · C48035 | 1:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h17 | 5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L82919 · L79406+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall+ P66387 | 1:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 5h32 | 6:49 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
W34819+ P66387+ C38286 | 1:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h58 | 5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
G14965+ G01150+ C36945+ P76323 | 1:52 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h17 | 6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
L82925 · L79417+ P02928+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall | 2:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 5h26 | 7:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 transfers | |
W34823 · C48039+ C38367+ P02928 | 2:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h16 | 6:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L82925 · L79417+ C48048+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to Vauxhall | 2:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 6h16 | 8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4 transfers | |
W34823+ P02928+ C38367 | 2:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h58 | 6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
W34827+ C36988+ P76335 | 2:52 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h11 | 7:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
W34830 · C48044+ C38448+ P66435 | 3:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h17 | 7:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
L82931 · L79424 · L79428+ C01620 | 3:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 5h44 | 9:01 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5 transfers | |
W34836 · C48048+ C38537+ P02930 | 4:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h16 | 8:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Exeter run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€56) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (290 km) distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 180 miles (290 km) |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€56) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Exeter — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Exeter trip today.
Exeter’s main museum and gallery, covering local history, archaeology, world cultures, and fine art in a landmark Victorian building.
Specialist museum at the University of Exeter with important collections on cinema, moving image, and optical entertainment history.
Displays historic ecclesiastical objects and changing exhibitions connected to the cathedral’s long history and artistic heritage.
One of the city’s most popular walking areas, known for canal views, heritage warehouses, and relaxed waterside atmosphere.
Iconic open space in front of Exeter Cathedral, ideal for photos and a classic place to experience the city’s historic core.
Historic city-center gardens with mature trees, monuments, and castle views, popular for short walks and scenic breaks.
Fresh scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam, a classic Devon ritual traditionally assembled cream first. It is one of the county's best-known treats.
Locally reared lamb from the nearby moorlands, often roasted or served as cutlets. It is prized in Devon for its rich flavor and strong regional farming heritage.
Traditional cider made from local apples in Devon and Somerset. Dry, cloudy farmhouse styles are especially associated with the region's rural drinking culture.
Established independent restaurant in central Exeter known for polished modern British cooking, tasting menus, and a relaxed fine-dining atmosphere.
Well-known intimate bistro and wine bar offering seasonal European cooking and strong service. Popular for date nights and special occasions.
Long-running Exeter favorite serving modern European dishes, steaks, seafood, and cocktails in a stylish brasserie setting near the city center.
Moderate by UK standards. Meals and coffee are manageable, but hotels and central dining cost more in peak periods.
Service is often included or optional. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Tipping in cafes, pubs, and for takeaway is not usually expected.
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