Trains to Exeter Airport

Learn everything you need to know about getting a train to Exeter Airport, situated in the Southwest of England.

How to get to Exeter Airport by train

Exeter Airport is a convenient hub for travel abroad in the Southwest. Located around six miles from Exeter in Clyst Honiton, the airport is well-connected via Exeter St David’s Station. Many travellers prefer taking the train due to its cost-saving benefits.

To reach Exeter Airport terminal from Exeter St David’s Station, you can catch the number 56 bus.

The bus service operates from 6:25 to 18:15 every day, with the journey taking approximately 30 minutes. This runs every 45-60 minutes on weekdays, and hourly on weekends.

Exeter St David’s Station is vital within the UK mainland rail network and for Exeter trains, offering direct trains from various major cities in England. This integrated transport system ensures maximum convenience for passengers heading to the airport.

It's worth noting that Exeter St David’s is less than a mile from Exeter Central, but you can still get a train between the two. These take three minutes and run every 20 minutes or so.

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Top routes to Exeter Airport

ROUTE

DURATION FROM

PRICE FROM

Milton Keynes to London Euston

35mins

£16.30

Coventry to London Euston

1h 4mins

£12

Birmingham New Street to London Euston

1h 26mins

£16

What to do at Exeter Airport

Exeter Airport provides a range of amenities designed to enhance your pre-flight experience. Shopping is among the first options available to pass the time.

WHSmith, with its extensive selection of newspapers, magazines, books, snacks, and beverages, serves as your convenient one-stop shop before boarding your flight. It also includes a value meal deal.

For those who prefer to sit down to eat, Coastline Café is the go-to spot for hot food and beverages. Here you can savour a satisfying breakfast consisting of cereal, pastries, porridge, or a warm bacon roll.

For those who appreciate a pre-flight drink, The Airview bar offers sweeping views of the airfield, making it an ideal place to enjoy a refreshing drink before setting off. The bar offers a variety of options, including beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

In terms of lounges, The Executive Airport Lounge is located on the first floor after passing through security and is available for booking at just £20 per person.

Within the lounge, you can unwind and enjoy excellent views of the runway. Quiet zones are available for relaxation, while business areas are equipped for work.

Comfortable seating, a selection of online newspapers and magazines, and unlimited Wi-Fi. The lounge operates from the first flight of the day until the last departure.

Ways to save on your train ticket to Exeter Airport

Setting up a Priority Ticket Alert is our first recommendation. This allows you to get hold of the lowest price tickets ahead of time, whether travelling to Exeter Airport or not.

You can also consider travelling off-peak. If you have a flight time that allows it, getting your train during off-peak times means you can cut costs on your ticket. Midweek off-peak times are between 10:30 and 14:30, or after 20:00.

Remember to always check your flight time to see if it travelling off-peak works for you.

If you’re getting train tickets to Exeter Airport as a family, you can save money by using a Family Ticket, instead of buying individual tickets. You can also save money by making use of Railcards, whether it’s as a couple, a family, or an individual traveller.

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Whether it is picking your own seat, keeping in tune with train times or generally making your life easier, download the Avanti West Coast App to get special benefits.

The app allows you to track your train live, buy tickets with your payment method of choice and store all your tickets in one place. You’ll also find zero booking fees.

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London Euston Station

Accessibility and mobility access
- Accessible Taxis
  
  The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts.
  You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482.
  The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Mobility Assistance will help passengers buying tickets if required.
- Customer Help Points
  
  A dedicated Mobility Assistance Reception is located on the main concourse adjacent to the ticket office.
  Monday-Saturday 07:00-23:00Sunday 08:00-23:00
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Avanti West Coast have a height adjusted ticket counter which can be found in the ticket office on the left hand side of the Main Concourse when entering the station.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank. You can request this from the Mobility Assistance Lounge Reception that can be found on the left hand side of the main entrance or from any member of staff. It is advised to use the Mobility assistance number at London Euston Station on 02079226482 if being booked on the day. It is preferred if assistance is booked 24 hour in advance using the following numbers of the train company you are travelling with.
  - Avanti West Coast - 0800 0158 123, textphone 0800 0158 124
  - London Northwestern Railway - 0800 092 4260, textphone 0844 811 0134
  - London Overground - 0343 222 1234, textphone 020 3031 9331
  - Caledonian Sleeper - 0330 060 0500, textphone 18001 0330 060 0500
- Induction Loop
  Yes
- National Key Toilets
  
  These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Ramp For Train Access
  Yes
- Staff Help Available
  
  Monday – 04:30 to 01:30
  Tuesday – 04:30 to 01:30
  Wednesday – 04:30 to 01:30
  Thursday – 04:30 to 01:30
  Friday – 04:30 to 02:00
  Saturday – 04:30 to 02:00
  Sunday – 05:15 to 01:30
  
  Help is available from the Mobility Assistance Reception (if closed please use number on the reception door) or see any member of station staff. Mobility Assistance Reception is open 07:00-23:00 Monday to Saturday and 08:00-23:00 on Sunday.
  Disabled assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank & drop off area. You can request this from the Mobility Assistance Reception that can be found on the main concourse between Boots & the ticket office or from any member of staff. It is preferred if assistance is booked 24 hour in advance using the following numbers of the train company you are travelling with:
  - Avanti West Coast - 0800 0158 123, textphone 0800 0158 124
  - London Northwestern Railway - 0800 092 4260, textphone 0844 811 0134
  - London Overground - 0343 222 1234, textphone 020 3031 9331
  - Caledonian Sleeper - 0330 060 0500, textphone 18001 0330 060 0500
- Step Free Access
  
  Suitable for disabled passengers. Level access to all platforms via ramps. Lifts provided between concourse, taxi & car park and London Underground ticket hall.
  Lift access is available to the Underground ticket hall, however the Underground station itself has only escalators & stairs. Nearby Euston Square station has step-free access Westbound only to the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines.
  For more information on the accessibility on London Transport click here.
- Wheelchairs Available
  Yes
- This station does not offer
  
  Accessible Public Telephones
Buying / collecting tickets
- Penalty Fares
  NR
- Prepurchase Collection
  Yes
- Smartcards issued at this station
  No
- Smartcard validators
  No
- Staffing Level
  Fulltime
- Ticket Machine
  Yes
- Ticket Office
  
  Monday to Friday – 06:00 to 22:30
  Saturday – 06:00 to 22:00
  Sunday – 07:00 to 22:30
  
  Advance bookings: Mon - Fri 0630 - 2100 Sat- 0830 - 2100 Sun 0730 - 2100
- This station does not offer
  
  Smartcard notes, Smartcard tickets
Getting to / from the station
- Cycle Storage Availability
  
  Storage Space: 415
  Storage Shelter: Yes
  Cctv: true
  Type: Stands
  Storage location:
  On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Onward Travel
  
  Buses are available from Euston bus station next to the railway station. All Transport for London buses are accessible by step free access.
  More information about Transport for London buses can be found here
- Rail Replacement Services
  
  Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- Taxi Rank
  
  The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- This station does not offer
  
  Car Park
Station Facilities
- Customer Service
  
  Monday-Sunday 07:00-23:00
  Customers can seek information and assistance from the ticket office or the Mobility Assistance Reception.
- Left Luggage
  
  Operator Name: Excess Baggage Company
  Telephone Number: 020 3468 4670
  Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
- Lost Property
  
  Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:30
  
  Operator Name: Excess Baggage Company
  Telephone Number: 0330 024 0215
  Url: https://www.lostproperty.org/?sec=1
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Coffee shop Café Coffee kiosk Food vending machine Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available) Food outlet (Seating unavailable)
- Toilets
  
  These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3
  There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- Waiting Room
  
  Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- WiFi
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around London Euston station

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Trains to Exeter Airport

Learn everything you need to know about getting a train to Exeter Airport, situated in the Southwest of England.

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How to get to Exeter Airport by train

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London Euston at a glance

London Euston Station

Accessible Taxis

Accessible Ticket Machines

Customer Help Points

Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter

Impaired Mobility Set Down

Induction Loop

National Key Toilets

Ramp For Train Access

Staff Help Available

Step Free Access

Wheelchairs Available

This station does not offer

Penalty Fares

Prepurchase Collection

Smartcards issued at this station

Smartcard validators

Staffing Level

Ticket Machine

Ticket Office

This station does not offer

Cycle Storage Availability

Onward Travel

Rail Replacement Services

Taxi Rank

This station does not offer

Customer Service

Left Luggage

Lost Property

Refreshment Facilities

Toilets

Waiting Room

WiFi

Train Times

Top Destinations

Train Tickets

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