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Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) by train

First train

05:47

Last train

21:31

Departure station

Stevenage

Arrival station

St James Park (Exeter)

Journey time

From 3h 34m

Distance

164 miles (265 km)

Frequency

14 trains per day

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Thameslink

Travelling from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) by train

Looking to travel from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 4 hours 52 minutes to travel from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 34 minutes though. You'll usually find 14 trains per day running along the 164 miles (265 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to St James Park (Exeter), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink or CrossCountry to get to St James Park (Exeter). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter)? 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 Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) take?

The average journey time by train between Stevenage and St James Park (Exeter) is 4 hours and 52 minutes, with around 14 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 Stevenage and St James Park (Exeter) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter)?

No, there are no direct train services from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter). Travelling from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) leave?

The first train from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) leaves at 05:47. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) leave?

The last train from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) leaves at 21:31. 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 Stevenage and St James Park (Exeter) by train?

Trains travelling from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter) cover a distance of around 164 miles (265 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Stevenage to St James Park (Exeter)

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† 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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