How much does a train ticket cost from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

The cheapest train tickets from Newton Abbot to Exeter start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

The average train journey time from Newton Abbot to Exeter is 24m, covering a distance of 14 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 18m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Newton Abbot to Exeter route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

The earliest train from Newton Abbot to Exeter departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 23:58.

Which is the best train operator from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newton Abbot to Exeter?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Newton Abbot to Exeter from £10

Next train departures

Next departures from Newton Abbot to Exeter on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:06	Newton Abbot	20m	15:26	Exeter St David's	Cheapest
Train	15:54	Newton Abbot	18m	16:12	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	07:18	Newton Abbot	24m	07:42	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	08:06	Newton Abbot	19m	08:25	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	07:18	Newton Abbot	24m	07:42	Exeter St David's	No tags

Next departures from Newton Abbot to Exeter on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Newton Abbot	19m	07:25	Exeter St David's	CheapestFastest
Train	07:06	Newton Abbot	19m	07:25	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	07:22	Newton Abbot	29m	07:51	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	07:22	Newton Abbot	29m	07:51	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	08:04	Newton Abbot	19m	08:23	Exeter St David's	No tags

Next departures from Newton Abbot to Exeter on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:07	Newton Abbot	24m	09:31	Exeter St David's	Cheapest
Train	15:54	Newton Abbot	18m	16:12	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	09:07	Newton Abbot	24m	09:31	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	10:06	Newton Abbot	19m	10:25	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	09:32	Newton Abbot	32m	10:04	Exeter St Thomas	No tags

Next departures from Newton Abbot to Exeter on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:06	Newton Abbot	20m	15:26	Exeter St David's	Cheapest
Train	15:54	Newton Abbot	18m	16:12	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	07:18	Newton Abbot	24m	07:42	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	08:06	Newton Abbot	19m	08:25	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	07:18	Newton Abbot	24m	07:42	Exeter St David's	No tags

Next departures from Newton Abbot to Exeter on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:06	Newton Abbot	20m	15:26	Exeter St David's	Cheapest
Train	15:54	Newton Abbot	18m	16:12	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	07:18	Newton Abbot	24m	07:42	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	08:06	Newton Abbot	19m	08:25	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	07:18	Newton Abbot	24m	07:42	Exeter St David's	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 20:48 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Newton Abbot to Exeter

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

35mAverage duration

15 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£5 - £8	Average duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £20	Average duration24m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newton Abbot to Exeter by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Newton Abbot to Exeter?
The cheapest train tickets from Newton Abbot to Exeter start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newton Abbot to Exeter?
The average train journey time from Newton Abbot to Exeter is 24m, covering a distance of 14 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 18m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Newton Abbot to Exeter route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newton Abbot to Exeter?
The earliest train from Newton Abbot to Exeter departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
Which is the best train operator from Newton Abbot to Exeter?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newton Abbot to Exeter?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Newton Abbot to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newton Abbot to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£10

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£10

Today

£10

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£10

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£10

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£10

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£10

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£10

The cheapest trip from Newton Abbot to Exeter was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newton Abbot to Exeter as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £19 for a train ticket from Newton Abbot to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-13.

Usually CrossCountry, Great Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.