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Outbound fromNewcastle to Exeter by train
It takes an average of 6h 29m to travel from Newcastle to Exeter by train, over a distance of around 304 miles (490 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Newcastle to Exeter and tickets for this journey start from £49.90 when you book in advance.
Travelling from Newcastle to Exeter by train
From Newcastle, there's a direct train route every hour to Exeter St David´s operated by CrossCountry.
CrossCountry trains all come with a First Class option. There's a buffet car on most trains, if not, then a buffet cart will provide an at-seat service. Most CrossCountry trains on this route come with a Quiet Coach and there's free WiFi in First Class (customers travelling in Standard can pay a small fee to use the service).
Visit our CrossCountry page for more information about their onboard services.
Route information from Newcastle to Exeter
The train journey from Newcastle to Exeter takes you through York, Leeds, Sheffield and the Peak District before heading to Birmingham. You'll then pass by the Cotswolds before arriving at Bristol Temple Meads, one of Britain's most iconic railway stations. Once you leave Bristol, the train takes you through Somerset's farmland, continuing on to Devon and finally reaching Exeter St David's.
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Cheap train tickets from Newcastle to Exeter
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Newcastle to Exeter is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.