Explore Bangor to Exeter by train

Thinking about travelling from Bangor to Exeter by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Bangor and Exeter

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 £85.90, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 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.

Bangor to Exeter departure frequency and train timetable

With 19 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 47 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:57 and the last one is at 21:01. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:57, with the last one at 22:09.

Train travel time and distance from Bangor to Exeter

Trains can complete this route in as little as 5 hours and 19 minutes. The total distance travelled is 281 kilometres.

Booking Bangor to Exeter trains in advance

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

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Maximising your travels to Exeter

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Exeter.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Bangor to Exeter by train?

The train journey between Bangor and Exeter spans 281 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Bangor to Exeter?

The lowest price on this route is £85.90. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Bangor to Exeter?

Tickets for travel between Bangor to Exeter are available 4 and a half months before departure.

How long does the train take from Bangor to Exeter?

The fastest journey takes 5 hours and 19 minutes.