Exeter, United Kingdom·Europe/London
| Train | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Night Riviera London-Penzance#GWR NR | 00:50 |
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| South Western Railway London Waterloo–Exeter#SWR4 | 10:35arr. | View |
| First Great Western London-Plymouth 21:06#GW2106 | 10:51 | View |
| GWR London-Penzance#GWR 701 | 11:00 | View |
Exeter St Davids is a railway station located in Exeter, United Kingdom, operating under official station code EXET. It forms part of the United Kingdom national rail network and serves as an access point for passengers travelling on long-distance, intercity, and regional rail services. The station is referenced in the official United Kingdom timetable and is one of the rail facilities indexed in the TrainsTracking station database covering 1,300+ stations across 150+ countries.
The schedule table above lists 4 train services with a published stop time at Exeter St Davids — covering both departures and terminating arrivals. Times are sourced directly from the official United Kingdom timetable and are verified against operator-published schedules. The timetable shows train name, train number, classification (express, intercity, mail, passenger or sleeper), departure time at this stop, and operating days of the week.
Stops marked arr. show an arrival time only — these are terminating services where Exeter St Davids is the final stop on the route, so no onward departure time is published. All times shown are in the local time zone (Europe/London). Always confirm the most current timing with station information displays on the day of travel, as railway operators occasionally adjust departure times due to engineering work, seasonal schedule changes, or operational requirements.
Exeter St Davids sits within a well-connected regional cluster. Other nearby railway stations served by the same operator include Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, Taunton, along with 3 additional stations within a short radius. Passengers can use these neighbouring stations for onward regional connections, alternative origin points if services from this station are full or cancelled, or for journeys to suburban destinations not directly served from Exeter St Davids.
When planning a journey from Exeter St Davids, start by reviewing the train list above to identify services running on your travel date — check the running-days column, departure time, and train type to match your needs. For long-distance trips, the train type matters: express and intercity services are faster and have fewer stops than passenger or regional trains, but typically cost more. Each train name in the timetable links to a dedicated train page showing the full stop sequence from origin to terminus, available travel classes, sample fares, and timing details for every intermediate stop.
Platform allocation at Exeter St Davids is typically announced on station information displays between 20 and 60 minutes before scheduled departure. Arrive early on the day of travel to locate your platform, find your coach (which is usually marked along the platform edge), and board with time to settle in. For wheelchair-accessible services, mobility assistance, or special-needs travel, contact the operator at least 24 hours in advance — they may dispatch a station attendant to assist with boarding.
Official ticket sales, seat reservations, and refunds for trains departing Exeter St Davids are managed by nationalrail.co.uk, the national operator portal for United Kingdom. The booking platform offers advance reservations, class selection, fare comparison, and e-ticket delivery. Tickets can be purchased online at nationalrail.co.uk or in person at the station booking office during operating hours. TrainsTracking is an information and comparison platform — we aggregate publicly available timetable data from official operators and do not process bookings or accept payments. Always verify final timings, fares, and platform numbers with the operator before travelling.
Tickets for trains departing Exeter St Davids can be purchased in three main ways: online through nationalrail.co.uk, in person at the station booking office, or through authorised travel agents and approved ticket resellers. Online booking is generally the fastest and gives access to the widest range of fares including advance discount tickets, while station booking offices remain the standard option for cash payment, group bookings, and complex itineraries.
For long-distance journeys, book as far ahead as possible — most national rail networks open reservations between 30 and 120 days before the departure date and release their cheapest fares early in this window. Once advance tickets sell out, only standard or walk-up fares remain, which can cost two to three times the advance price on popular routes. Holiday periods such as religious festivals, summer school holidays, and long public-holiday weekends see the heaviest demand at Exeter St Davids, so plan accordingly.
UK Advance fares are non-refundable, train-specific tickets released up to 12 weeks before departure. They offer the lowest available fares but tie you to a specific train. Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak fares can be used flexibly within stated time windows. Anytime fares are fully flexible but most expensive. Railcards (16–25, Two Together, Senior, Family & Friends, Network) discount most fares by 33%. Buy through National Rail Enquiries, the train operating company website, or trainline.com.
At Exeter St Davids, station booking office hours typically run from early morning until late evening on most days, with reduced hours on Sundays and public holidays. Bring photo identification (passport or national ID) for international or premium-class bookings. Payment options vary by country — cash is universally accepted, while credit and debit cards are accepted at most major stations and on all online platforms. Once booked, e-tickets can usually be displayed on a phone screen or printed; conductors accept both on most networks.
Exeter St Davids is located in Exeter, United Kingdom and operates under station code EXET. The station coordinates are 50.7259°N, -3.5337°E. You can view the exact location on Google Maps using the link in the sidebar.
4 train services have a published stop time at Exeter St Davids according to the official United Kingdom timetable. The full list is shown in the train table above. Each train name links to its detailed page with the complete stop sequence and journey information.
Exeter St Davids is located in central Exeter. Most major stations are accessible by city bus, taxi, ride-hailing services such as Uber or Bolt, or private car with paid parking. Allow at least 30 minutes for the journey to the station in normal traffic, longer during peak commuting hours. Check the Google Maps link in the sidebar for current directions and travel time from your location.
Exeter St Davids typically offers the standard facilities found at United Kingdom railway stations, which may include a booking office, waiting area, food and drink kiosks, restrooms, and potentially WiFi, ATMs, and parking. Larger stations also have luggage lockers, mobility assistance, and longer-distance connections to airports.
Yes, Exeter St Davids has a station booking office where tickets can be purchased for departing trains. Tickets can also be booked online at nationalrail.co.uk which often offers the widest fare range including advance discount tickets. Cash and major credit/debit cards are typically accepted at the booking office.
The local time zone at Exeter St Davids is Europe/London. All train times shown on this page are displayed in local time. When booking journeys that cross time zones, check both departure and arrival times in the timezone of each city.