The average train between Exeter and St Albans Cathedral takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to St Albans Cathedral. 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 St Albans Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into St Albans Cathedral at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to St Albans Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at St Albans Cathedral station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Exeter to St Albans Cathedral train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to St Albans Cathedral train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Exeter to St Albans Cathedral train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Exeter and St Albans Cathedral is 249.4 km. The road distance is 318 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 14m.