Ashford to Exeter by train

  • First train
    05:10
  • Last train
    23:16
  • Avg changes
    1
  • Fastest journey
    3hr 23m
  • Distance
    313 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    54
  • Avg. journey time
    4hr 59m
  • Train operators
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The cheapest price is the lowest fare we've ever found for this journey. These prices can usually be found by searching when booking opens but they vary due to availability, which depends on factors like the day of the week or time of year.

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30 day and 7 day prices fluctuate based on demand and availability at the time of search. For example, the 7-day price in summer is likely to be more expensive than the same journey in winter.

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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: £274.08

  • 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.

How far is the journey from Ashford to Exeter by train?

The total distance between Ashford and Exeter by train is 313 kilometres.

What is the Ashford to Exeter train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs £274.08. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Ashford to Exeter?

You can book your tickets 5 months in advance for this route.

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

The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

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