Trains to Exeter Airport

Learn everything you need to know about getting a train to Exeter Airport, situated in the Southwest of England.

How to get to Exeter Airport

Exeter Airport is a convenient hub for travel abroad in the Southwest. It’s easily reached by various modes of transport, though many prefer taking the train due to its cost-saving benefits. Travellers can take the train to Exeter Airport, or travel by car, taxi or bus.

Avanti West Coast services can take you as far as London Euston. From there, you’ll want to travel to London Paddington, where GWR offer direct services to Exeter St David’s, the airport’s nearest station.

The station offers direct trains from various major cities in England, ensuring maximum convenience for passengers heading to the airport.

Trains to Exeter Airport

For trains to Exeter Airport, you will need to get to the nearest train station, which is Exeter St. David’s Station. This station is managed by GWR and features direct services from London Paddington, Paignton, Exmouth, Okehampton, Penzance and Exeter Central.

From Exeter St. David’s Station, you can take either a bus or a taxi to arrive quickly at Exeter Airport.

Taxis to Exeter Airport

Whether you live locally or you’ve just arrived at Exeter St. David’s, taxis are another convenient way to get to the airport.

Apple Taxis Exeter is the airport’s official taxi company, with a handy desk in the arrivals building. They operate 24 hours a day and offer competitive set fares. You can book journeys with them from the desks or pre-book by telephone.

Other taxi companies can drop off and pick up in Car Park 1. A taxi journey from Exeter St. David’s train station to Exeter Airport takes around 20 minutes, but be sure to plan for traffic.

Buses to Exeter Airport

Exeter Airport is conveniently well-linked to Exeter St David’s train station by bus. This makes for a straightforward arrival at the airport with time to spare.

From the station, travellers can step onto the 4A bus service to arrive at the airport in around 35 minutes. This bus service runs roughly every hour.

Driving to Exeter Airport

Driving is another possible option. Exeter Airport is just five miles from the city centre and five minutes from the M5, making it easy to arrive by car.

There are plenty of car parking options available once you get there:

  • Car Park P1
  • Car Park P2
  • Car Park P3
  • Car Park P4

These options vary in distance from the airport, with P1 just a one-minute walk from check-in and P4 around a 10-minute walk from the terminal. Pick up and drop off is available at Car Park P1, with a stay of up to 30 minutes totalling £5.

Top routes to Exeter Airport

Route Duration from Train company
Milton Keynes to London Euston 32mins Avanti West Coast
Coventry to London Euston 56mins Avanti West Coast
Birmingham New Street to London Euston 1h 19mins Avanti West Coast
Wolverhampton to London Euston  1h 37mins  Avanti West Coast 
London Paddington to Exeter St David's 2h 7mins  Great Western Railway 
Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St David's  4h 6mins  Cross Country
Plymouth to Exeter St David's 57mins  Cross Country 
Paignton to Exeter St David's 35mins  Cross Country

What to do at Exeter Airport

Exeter Airport provides a range of amenities designed to enhance your pre-flight experience, from dining to shopping.

WHSmith, with its extensive selection of newspapers, magazines, books, snacks, and beverages, serves as your convenient one-stop shop before boarding your

Where to eat

For hot food and beverages, head to Coastline Cafe or Moorland Kitchen. Here you can savour satisfying light bites or meals alongside a great collection of coffees and cakes.

Where to drink

Coastline Café and Moorland Kitchen offer a range of refreshing alcoholic beverages, or you can cosy up with a hot drink before your flight.

Shopping

WHSmith, with its extensive selection of newspapers, magazines, books, snacks, and beverages, serves as your convenient one-stop shop before boarding your flight.

Airport Lounges

The Executive Airport Lounge is located on the first floor after passing through security and is available for booking at just £27.50 per person. Within the lounge, you can unwind and enjoy excellent views of the runway with unlimited Wi-Fi and comfortable seating.

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Ways to save on your train ticket to Exeter Airport

Setting up a Priority Ticket Alert is our first recommendation. This allows you to get hold of the lowest price tickets ahead of time, whether travelling to Exeter Airport or not.

You can also consider travelling off-peak. If you have a flight time that allows it, getting your train during off-peak times means you can cut costs on your ticket. Midweek off-peak times are between 10:30 and 14:30, or after 20:00.

Remember to always check your flight time to see if it travelling off-peak works for you.

If you’re getting train tickets to Exeter Airport as a family, you can save money by using a Family Ticket, instead of buying individual tickets. You can also save money by making use of Railcards, whether it’s as a couple, a family, or an individual traveller.

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