How much does a train ticket from Salisbury to Exeter cost?

The average train ticket price from Salisbury to Exeter is $75. The best way to find train tickets from Salisbury to Exeter is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Salisbury to Exeter?

A train trip between Salisbury and Exeter is around 2h 25m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 80 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Salisbury and Exeter?

The number of trains from Salisbury to Exeter can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 14. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Salisbury to Exeter by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Salisbury to Exeter?

When taking the train from Salisbury to Exeter, you can travel comfortably and safely with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway.

What are the best sights and things to do in Exeter?

Once in Exeter, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Haldon Forest, Exeter City FC, Self-Guided Heritage Trails, Costum House at the Quay, Exeter Northcott Theatre.

Train Salisbury to Exeter from $21

Next departures

Next departures for Salisbury to Exeter on November 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:47pm	Salisbury	2h 50m	6:37pm	Exeter Central	Cheapest
11:12am	Salisbury	1h 46m	12:58pm	Exeter St David's	Fastest
7:56am	Salisbury	2h 42m	10:38am	Exeter Central	No tags
8:40am	Salisbury	2h 27m	11:07am	Exeter St David's	No tags
7:56am	Salisbury	2h 42m	10:38am	Exeter Central	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:37 AM BST.

Get from Salisbury to Exeter

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

79 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salisbury to Exeter: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$75

Average train trip duration2h 25m

Number of daily trains14

Earliest train departure7:11am

Distance79 miles (127 km)

Latest train departure10:47pm

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4

South Western Railway

4/524 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.4

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, RegioJet, VIA Rail Canada, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Salisbury to Exeter Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/29

$32

10/30

$32

Today

$28

11/01

$25

11/02

$21

11/03

$28

11/04

No data

11/05

$29

The cheapest trip from Salisbury to Exeter was searched and found on Nov 2, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salisbury to Exeter, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $108 for a train ticket from Salisbury to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-02.

Usually Great Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Salisbury and Exeter is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Exeter.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Exeter, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Salisbury and Exeter, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Salisbury to Exeter, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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