Exeter to Stansted Airport train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Exeter to Stansted Airport by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Exeter to Stansted Airport take around 3 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 294 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Exeter is scheduled to depart at around  01:06. The last departure is usually at around 20:52 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Exeter at around 01:06, with the last train leaving at around 21:18. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 53 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 12 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €152.53.

We think any time is a great time to visit Stansted Airport, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Stansted Airport.

Is there a direct train from Exeter to Stansted Airport?

The journey between Exeter and Stansted Airport usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Exeter to Stansted Airport every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Exeter to Stansted Airport?

The Exeter to Stansted Airport train travel takes about 3 hours and 35 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Exeter to Stansted Airport train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Stansted Airport leaving Exeter at around 01:06 and the last train leaving at around 20:52 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Exeter at around 01:06, with the final departure at 21:18.