Travelling from Exeter to St Erth by train

Considering a train trip from Exeter to St Erth? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Exeter and St Erth

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$45.26, but can go to AU$45 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and AU$61 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train timetable for travel between Exeter and St Erth

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Exeter to St Erth by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 04:11

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 19:44

  • First daily departure (weekend): 04:10

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 20:31

  • Average number of daily trains: 58 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 4 minutes

Exeter to St Erth distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 149 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 40 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Exeter and St Erth?

You can secure tickets for travel between Exeter and St Erth up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to St Erth

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: St Erth.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Exeter to St Erth?

The total distance from Exeter to St Erth is 149 kilometres.

How much does the train from Exeter to St Erth cost?

The lowest fare on this route is AU$45.26. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around AU$45. When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around AU$61.

How far in advance can I book my Exeter to St Erth train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 5 and a half months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Exeter to St Erth by train?

The shortest trip is 2 hours and 40 minutes.