Croydon to Exeter by train

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Overview: trains from Croydon to Exeter

Find the key information for travelling by train from Croydon to Exeter, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:50 View journey
Last train 23:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 251
Trains / day 78 View all
Cheapest journey CA$100.75 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 39m
Train operators 10

Croydon to Exeter by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Croydon to Exeter? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 251 kilometres.

Train cost between Croydon and Exeter: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$100.75, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Croydon and Exeter

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

  • First daily departure (weekday): 03:40

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:20

  • First daily departure (weekend): 00:50

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:25

  • Average number of daily trains: 78 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 6 minutes

Travel time and distance between Croydon and Exeter

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 2 minutes, covering a total of 251 kilometres.

Booking Croydon to Exeter trains in advance

Booking your Croydon to Exeter tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 months before departure.

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Learn even more about travelling from Croydon to Exeter by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Exeter.

FAQs about the train journey from Croydon to Exeter

Want to know more about your journey from Croydon to Exeter? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Croydon and Exeter by train is 251 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.