Ashford to Exeter by train

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Overview: trains from Ashford to Exeter

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ashford 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 05:10 View journey
Last train 23:16 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 313
Trains / day 54 View all
Cheapest journey £272.99 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 59m
Train operators 8

Travelling from Ashford to Exeter by train

Considering a train trip from Ashford to Exeter? 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 travel between Ashford and Exeter: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Ashford to Exeter:

  • Cheapest tickets: £272.99

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Train times for travel between Ashford and Exeter

If you are taking the train from Ashford to Exeter, you will have 54 trains each day (with a departure every 14 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:10. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:16. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:30, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:16.

Train travel time and distance from Ashford to Exeter

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 23 minutes. The total distance travelled is 313 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Ashford and Exeter

Tickets for travel between Ashford and Exeter can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Ashford to Exeter travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Exeter.

FAQs about the train journey from Ashford to Exeter

Want to know more about your journey from Ashford 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 Ashford and Exeter by train is 313 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.