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Outbound fromYork to Exeter St David's by train
It takes an average of 5h 22m to travel from York to Exeter St David's by train, over a distance of around 246 miles (396 km). There are normally 19 trains per day travelling from York to Exeter St David's and tickets for this journey start from £43 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 17:48 | |
| Departure station | York | |
| Arrival station | Exeter St David's | |
| Journey time | From 4h 55m | |
| Distance | 246 miles (396 km) | |
| Frequency | 19 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £43 | |
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Taking the train from York to Exeter St David's in 4 hours 55 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from York to Exeter St David's? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 22 minutes to travel the 246 miles (396 km) from York to Exeter St David's by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 55 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 19 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with CrossCountry for all or at least part of your journey to Exeter St David's.
Book train tickets from York to Exeter St David's in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £43.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Exeter St David's by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from York to Exeter St David's
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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 York to Exeter St David's is right for you.
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