Trains from Exeter to York

Exeter to York train information

All trains from Exeter (South West England) to York (Yorkshire and the Humber England) are provided by Cross Country. The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

There are 246 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Exeter to York is approximately 5h33m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to York from Exeter, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.

We found trains from £78.60 to travel in the next 180 days. Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Exeter to York train tickets

Exeter - York prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Exeter to York by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Exeter - York: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Exeter to York will increase the closer you get to your departure day. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 7 days in advance, tickets should be available from £74 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £126 for your journey. Thus, you can save 42% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 7 days in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Exeter to York trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Exeter and York by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets York to Exeter and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Exeter - York train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Exeter York train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are many types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can calculate how many trips you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the railcard cost, for instance £30, your savings on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Exeter York ticket is £97.58 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £97.58: £88/£97.58 = 0.9. It will take you about 1 trips from York to Exeter (one way journey) with your railcard to break even.

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey