Trains from Salisbury to Exeter

Salisbury to Exeter train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Salisbury (South West England) to Exeter (South West England). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

Travelling by train is a fast and easy option to go to Exeter from Salisbury. The average travel duration between Salisbury to Exeter is 2h46m to travel the 80 miles.

Prices can vary depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Salisbury to Exeter train tickets

Salisbury - Exeter prices calendar

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

Salisbury - Exeter: 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 Salisbury to Exeter are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 7 days in advance, you can find tickets from £12 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £33 for your train. Thus, you may save 65% on the price of your ticket by booking 7 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

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

Best prices for Salisbury to Exeter trains

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

Discount Salisbury - Exeter train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Salisbury Exeter 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 5 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 assess the number of journeys you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, your savings on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Salisbury Exeter ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make about 2 trips from Exeter to Salisbury (one way trip) 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