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Trains from Liverpool to Exeter St David's

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Trains to Exeter St David's from Liverpool

First train

04:25

Last train

00:18

Departure stationLiverpool
Arrival stationExeter St David's
Journey time

From 4h 23m

Distance

187 miles (300 km)

Frequency

54 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, Merseyrail, South Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales

Trains to Exeter St David's from Liverpool

Want to travel from Liverpool to Exeter St David's by train? Start your journey with us.

It takes an average of 6 hours 27 minutes to travel from Liverpool to Exeter St David's by train. You'll find on average 54 trains per day running on this route.

There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Exeter St David's by train; you'll need to make 1 change.

Trains on this route are operated by Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and East Midlands Railway.

Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.

See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Liverpool to Exeter St David's?

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

How do you get to Exeter St David's from Liverpool?

To travel to Exeter St David's from Liverpool, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 6 hours and 27 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 4 hours and 23 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Liverpool to Exeter St David's?

Trains from Liverpool to Exeter St David's take an average of 6 hours and 27 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours and 23 minutes. You'll usually find 54 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Liverpool and Exeter St David's by train?

The quickest journey time between Liverpool and Exeter St David's by train is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Liverpool to Exeter St David's?

No, there are no direct trains running from Liverpool to Exeter St David's, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Exeter St David's?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

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3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Liverpool to Exeter St David's is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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