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Located in the East Devon suburbs, Exeter Airport has many nearby stations and onward travel options. There are no direct trains to Exeter Airport. The closest train station to Exeter Airport is Cranbrook station, located just under 3 miles (5 kilometres) from Exeter Airport. Also nearby is Pinhoe station (3 miles (5 kilometres) from the airport) and Digby & Sowton (5 miles) (8 kilometres)). You can get a taxi from these stations to Exeter Airport (pre-booking recommended).
If you’d prefer to use public transport for the entire journey, take a train to Exeter St Davids station. The Route 4 and 4A buses stop in front of the station and take about 32 minutes to reach Exeter Airport. Trains to Exeter St Davids run from Newton Abbot, Bristol Temple Meads, and other stations. Services are operated by CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, and South Western Railway. If your train alights at Exeter Central, a short eight-minute walk will take you to the bus stop.

Plan your journey to Exeter Airport today and enjoy a smooth, hassle-free journey and cheap train tickets.

Popular Exeter Airport Train Routes

Train RoutesDurationOperatorPrice
Exmouth to Exeter Central27mGreat Western RailwayBuy from €7.53
Barnstaple to Exeter Central1h 12mGreat Western RailwayBuy from €9.50
Newton Abbot to Exeter Central40mCrossCountryBuy from €10.31
Teignmouth to Exeter Central35mCrossCountryBuy from €7.65

Exeter St Davids station to Exeter Airport

While Exeter St Davids station isn’t the closest train station to Exeter Airport, it is the nearest station with an airport bus service. Operated by Stagecoach, the 4 and 4A buses travel from Exeter St Davids station to Exeter Airport. Buses run up to every 30 minutes from 06:00 to 20:15 Monday to Saturday, and every hour between 09:15 and 18:15 on Sundays and public holidays (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day). All Single fares are capped and should cost no more than £3.00.

A number of train services connect you to the bus from Exeter St Davids to Exeter Airport. Up to three trains an hour run from Tiverton Parkway to Exeter St Davids, taking 16 minutes on average and costing around £8.00. Those travelling from Newton Abbot can get to Exeter in around 27 minutes for just £10.00. Six trains depart every hour. All platforms have step-free access, and the vast majority of Stagecoach buses are wheelchair accessible.

To secure the best fares, book your airport trains as soon as possible, preferably when you’ve booked your flight. Advance and Off-peak tickets tend to be considerably cheaper than purchasing a train ticket on the day. Railcard holders and groups could also benefit from discounted fares.

We always advise double-checking official operator websites or TrainPal for any changes to your journey and live train information.

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