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The cheapest and fastest trains from Backwell to Exeter
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
94 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Backwell to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Backwell to Exeter will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Backwell for Exeter on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
07:06AM1h28
Backwell08:34AMExeter
€391One-way
0 transfers
07:07PM1h18
Backwell08:25PMExeter
€401One-way
0 transfers
12:06PM1h26
Backwell01:32PMExeter
€401One-way
0 transfers
04:15AM1h21
Backwell05:36AMExeter
€411One-way
0 transfers
07:07PM1h18
Backwell08:25PMExeter
€401One-way
0 transfers
04:15AM1h21
Backwell05:36AMExeter
€411One-way
0 transfers
12:06PM1h26
Backwell01:32PMExeter
€401One-way
0 transfers
07:06AM1h28
Backwell08:34AMExeter
€391One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Backwell to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Backwell to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 94 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€27 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Backwell to Exeter train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 2:19 AM
Last updated at 2:19 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:15 AM Backwell | 1h21 | 5:36 AM Exeter | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:05 AM Backwell | 1h27 | 11:32 AM Exeter | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:11 PM Backwell | 1h18 | 7:29 PM Exeter | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Backwell to Exeter?
The best time to book your train from Backwell to Exeter is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Backwell to Exeter route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Backwell to Exeter per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Backwell to Exeter.
Trains
from €18Journey information
Overview: Train from Backwell to Exeter
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Backwell to Exeter run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €8
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 23:24 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €8
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Backwell to Exeter trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Backwell and Exeter from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 11m
Cheapest Price
€12
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
€73
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Backwell to Exeter
FAQs: Travel by train from Backwell to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Backwell to Exeter.
Cheap train tickets from Backwell to Exeter can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Backwell to Exeter is €39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Backwell and Exeter is on average 1 h 13 min for the 94 km long journey, but the time it takes to go between Backwell and Exeter by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Backwell to Exeter leaves at 00: 42. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Backwell to Exeter leaves at 23: 24.
There are 13 trains a day from Backwell to Exeter which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the trip from Backwell to Exeter you can take a train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Backwell and Exeter on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 24.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Nailsea & Backwell, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Exeter St Davids, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Exeter from Backwell is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 13 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Backwell to Exeter is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Backwell to Exeter including taking a train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Backwell to Exeter
Backwell
Exeter
The major train station for departures in Backwell is Nailsea & Backwell. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nailsea & Backwell for your trip from Backwell to Exeter.
Nailsea & Backwell
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 09:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Steep flight of steps to southbound platform, ramped access to northbound platform steeper than 1:12 gradient, no wheelchair access available to trains. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: access road
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Nailsea & Backwell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop at end of Station Close
The major train station for arrivals in Exeter is Digby & Sowton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Digby & Sowton for your journey to Exeter from Backwell.
Digby & Sowton
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A - Step free access is available to the platform via a ramp & Bridge from the station car park. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Digby & Sowton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the station forecourt over the footbridge
Exeter Central
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Exeter Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Exeter St Davids
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Exeter St Thomas
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Exeter St Thomas
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
Pinhoe
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to both platforms. Interchange via level crossing outside station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Pinhoe
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pinn Lane, outside station entrance
St James' Park
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 Station - This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms, however the Exeter bound platform cannot be accessed step free and the Exmouth bound platform can be accessed step free but only via a very steep ramp.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for St James' Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on the Old Tiverton Road (Nearest to St James Road)
Newcourt
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Newcourt
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops by the Community Centre
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