How to travel from Oxford to Exeter

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Compare train and bus 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 $60. 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 $60, and a train costs an average of $66.

Distance: 121 miles (195 km)

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$86

Average price

$86

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Cheapest

3h 12m

Average total duration

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2h 42m

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30m

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5h 2m

Average total duration

4h 32m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Great Western Rail

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from Oxford to Exeter

How to get from Oxford to Exeter by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Oxford to Exeter is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Great Western RailP00060 · L16782
09:56AM2h13
Oxford station (OXF)
12:09PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$871One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Great Western RailP00060 · L16782
09:56AM2h13
Oxford station (OXF)
12:09PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$871One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP00060 · L16782
09:56AM2h13
Oxford station (OXF)
12:09PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$871One-way
1 transfer

Other options

CrossCountryC72471+Great Western RailP29979
10:16AM2h43
Oxford station (OXF)
12:59PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$871One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailL16850 · L16783
10:28AM2h41
Oxford station (OXF)
01:09PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$871One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailL16849 · P29857+CrossCountryC74852
09:30AM2h22
Oxford station (OXF)
11:52AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$871One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressTALHR · NX501
06:10AM5h50
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
12:00PMExeter, Honiton Road
$981One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressTALHR · NX501
06:10AM6h00
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
12:10PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$981One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressTALGW · NX504
09:30AM5h30
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
03:00PMExeter, Honiton Road
$1121One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1358+AzulBA7841
06:50AM7h55
London Heathrow Airport
02:45PMExeter International Airport
$2861One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1440+AzulBA4073
07:45AM6h10
London Heathrow Airport
01:55PMExeter International Airport
$3911One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1438+AzulBA4073
07:00AM6h55
London Heathrow Airport
01:55PMExeter International Airport
$3911One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to Exeter

Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $60 (€49).

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Exeter:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Exeter costing on average $66 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 45m.

The distance from Oxford to Exeter is approximately 121 miles (195 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Exeter is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.

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