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.