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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Basingstoke | Exeter St David's | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Basingstoke | Exeter Central | No tags | ||||
| Train | Basingstoke | Exeter Central | No tags | ||||
| Train | Basingstoke | Exeter Central | No tags | ||||
| Train | Basingstoke | Exeter St David's | No tags |
Get from Basingstoke to Exeter
The journey takes about 2 hours 34 minutes, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Exeter?
The cheapest train tickets from Basingstoke to Exeter start at $44. The average price for this train route is around $124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Basingstoke to Exeter?
The average train trip from Basingstoke to Exeter takes 2h 34m and covers 182 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 10m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Basingstoke to Exeter route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, South Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basingstoke to Exeter?
The earliest train from Basingstoke to Exeter departs at 7:20am. The latest train departs at 6:53pm.
What is the best train operator from Basingstoke to Exeter?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basingstoke to Exeter?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Exeter was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $54To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basingstoke to Exeter, as early as possible.
