The average train between Exeter and Stansted Airport Station takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Stansted Airport Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Stansted Airport Station. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Stansted Airport Station at 4:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Stansted Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Stansted Airport Station station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Exeter to Stansted Airport Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Stansted Airport Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stansted Airport station.
Book your Exeter to Stansted Airport Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Stansted Express.
The distance between Exeter and Stansted Airport Station is 293.4 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Stansted Airport via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 28m.