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Exeter St David's to Bere Alston by train

First train

04:10

Last train

23:31

Departure station

Exeter St David's

Arrival station

Bere Alston

Journey time

From 1h 31m

Distance

33 miles (54 km)

Frequency

15 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

Taking the train from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston in 1 hour 31 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 38 minutes to travel the 33 miles (54 km) from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 31 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 15 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Bere Alston by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston take?

The average journey time by train between Exeter St David's and Bere Alston is 2 hours and 38 minutes, with around 15 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Exeter St David's and Bere Alston by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston?

No, there are no direct train services from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston. Travelling from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston leave?

The first train from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston leaves at 04:10. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston leave?

The last train from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston leaves at 23:31. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Exeter St David's and Bere Alston by train?

Trains travelling from Exeter St David's to Bere Alston cover a distance of around 33 miles (54 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Bere Alston to Exeter St David's.

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