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Salisbury to Exeter Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Salisbury to Exeter, starting from €6.00 and averaging €12.12. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 45m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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08:47
1h 53m, Direct
Salisbury
10:40
Exeter Central
South Western Railway
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08:57
2h 47m, 1 change
Salisbury
11:44
Exeter St Davids
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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09:42
2h 12m, 1 change
Salisbury
11:54
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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09:47
1h 52m, Direct
Salisbury
11:39
Exeter Central
South Western Railway
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10:47
1h 51m, Direct
Salisbury
12:38
Exeter Central
South Western Railway
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11:12
1h 55m, 1 change
Salisbury
13:07
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Salisbury to Exeter Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:06
Last train
Last train
23:00
Departure city
Departure city
Salisbury
Arrival city
Arrival city
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
1h 45m
Distance
Distance
79 miles
Price
Price
€6.00*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Salisbury to Exeter

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Salisbury to Exeter. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Salisbury to Exeter for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Salisbury to Exeter, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Salisbury to Exeter ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Salisbury to Exeter more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Salisbury to Exeter train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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