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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Gloucester | Exeter St David's | ||||
| Train | Gloucester | Exeter St David's | ||||
 | Train | Gloucester | Exeter St David's | ||||
| Train | Gloucester | Exeter St David's | ||||
| Train | Gloucester | Exeter St David's |
Compare 2 ways to go from Gloucester to Exeter
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 2 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gloucester to Exeter by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Gloucester to Exeter?
The cheapest train tickets from Gloucester to Exeter start from PEN 94. The average price for this train route is around PEN 373. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gloucester to Exeter?
The average train ride duration from Gloucester to Exeter is 2h 42m, covering a distance of 97 miles (156 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 40m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Gloucester to Exeter route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Gloucester to Exeter?
The earliest train departs from Gloucester to Exeter at 7:49am. And the latest train departs at 7:07pm.
What is the best train operator from Gloucester to Exeter?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gloucester to Exeter?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Gloucester to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gloucester to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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 Gloucester to Exeter was searched and found on Aug 19, 2026 with a price of PEN 89To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gloucester to Exeter, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 89 to PEN 991 for a train ticket from Gloucester to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 178 which is on 2026-08-21.
