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Swanwick to Exeter St David's by train

First train

05:05

Last train

22:24

Departure station

Swanwick

Arrival station

Exeter St David's

Journey time

From 2h 43m

Distance

100 miles (161 km)

Frequency

32 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern

Take the train from Swanwick to Exeter St David's in 2 hours 43 minutes

If you want to travel from Swanwick to Exeter St David's by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Swanwick to Exeter St David's by train to take around 4 hours 49 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 32 trains per day running on this route, which spans 100 miles (161 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Exeter St David's. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

Train tickets from Swanwick to Exeter St David's are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

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Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Swanwick 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 long does the train from Swanwick to Exeter St David's take?

The average journey time by train between Swanwick and Exeter St David's is 4 hours and 49 minutes, with around 32 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 Swanwick and Exeter St David's by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Swanwick to Exeter St David's is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

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

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

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

The first train from Swanwick to Exeter St David's leaves at 05:05. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Swanwick to Exeter St David's leaves at 22:24. 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 Swanwick and Exeter St David's by train?

Trains travelling from Swanwick to Exeter St David's cover a distance of around 100 miles (161 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

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

Cheap train tickets from Swanwick to Exeter St David's

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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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