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Outbound fromExeter St David's to Shoreham-by-Sea by train
It takes an average of 5h 22m to travel from Exeter St David's to Shoreham-by-Sea by train, over a distance of around 143 miles (230 km). There are normally 29 trains per day travelling from Exeter St David's to Shoreham-by-Sea and tickets for this journey start from £48 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:07 | |
| Departure station | Exeter St David's | |
| Arrival station | Shoreham-by-Sea | |
| Journey time | From 4h 16m | |
| Distance | 143 miles (230 km) | |
| Frequency | 29 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £48 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
About the train journey from Exeter St David's to Shoreham-by-Sea
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The train from Exeter St David's to Shoreham-by-Sea usually takes 5 hours 22 minutes on average to travel 143 miles (230 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 4 hours 16 minutes. You can expect to find 29 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Shoreham-by-Sea, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Exeter St David's to Shoreham-by-Sea if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £48.00. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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Cheap train tickets from Exeter St David's to Shoreham-by-Sea
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