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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cheltenham to Exeter by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Cheltenham to Exeter?
The cheapest train tickets from Cheltenham to Exeter start from €18. The average price for this train route is around €109. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cheltenham to Exeter?
The average train journey time from Cheltenham to Exeter is 1h 52m, covering a distance of 165 km. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 37m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Cheltenham to Exeter route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cheltenham to Exeter?
The earliest train from Cheltenham to Exeter departs at 07:29. And the latest train departs at 20:52.
Which is the best train operator from Cheltenham to Exeter?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cheltenham to Exeter?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cheltenham to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cheltenham to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Exeter was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of €17To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cheltenham to Exeter as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €17 to €248 for a train ticket from Cheltenham to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €26, which is on 2026-01-29.