Discover Exeter to Watford by train

Planning a train adventure from Exeter to Watford? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost for travel between Exeter and Watford

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 €74.59, 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 3 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.

Train timetable for travel between Exeter and Watford

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Exeter to Watford by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:41

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:57

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:41

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:57

  • Average number of daily trains: 41 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 18 minutes

How long is the train journey from Exeter to Watford?

This journey covers a total of 242 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 7 minutes.

How far in advance Exeter and Watford tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Exeter and Watford are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from Exeter to Watford 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: Watford.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Exeter to Watford by train?

The train journey between Exeter and Watford spans 242 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Exeter to Watford cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is €74.59. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Exeter to Watford train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 3 months in advance.

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

The shortest trip is 3 hours and 7 minutes.