Didcot to Exeter by train

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Overview: trains from Didcot to Exeter

Find the key information for travelling by train from Didcot 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 06:40 View journey
Last train 22:41 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 188
Trains / day 15 View all
Cheapest journey £47.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 15m
Train operators 3

Explore Didcot to Exeter by train

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

Train cost from Didcot to Exeter

Ready to book tickets from Didcot to Exeter? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Didcot and Exeter typically run £47.50.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.

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Train times for travel between Didcot and Exeter

If you are taking the train from Didcot to Exeter, you will have 15 trains each day (with a departure every 22 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:40. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:41. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:53, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:14.

Didcot to Exeter distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 188 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Booking time frame: Didcot to Exeter trains

Tickets for travel to Exeter along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Didcot 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 Didcot to Exeter

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

The train journey from Didcot to Exeter covers 188 kilometres in total.

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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.