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Exeter to Stansted train route details

First train
First train
05:52
Last train
Last train
23:10
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Stansted
Journey time
Journey time
3h 35m
Distance
Distance
173 miles
Price
Price
OMR 9.500*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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05:52
4h 17m, 2 change
Exeter St Davids
10:09
Stansted Airport
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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06:44
5h 3m, 2 change
Exeter Central
11:47
Stansted Mountfitchet
South Western Railway
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06:52
3h 45m, 2 change
Exeter St Davids
10:37
Stansted Airport
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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07:29
4h 44m, 2 change
Exeter Central
12:13
Stansted Mountfitchet
South Western Railway
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07:52
3h 45m, 2 change
Exeter St Davids
11:37
Stansted Airport
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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08:27
4h 20m, 3 change
Exeter St Davids
12:47
Paris
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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Typical ticket prices between Exeter and Stansted are around OMR 9.500, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!
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Fri13Feb
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Sat14Feb
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