The average train between Exeter and Stanstead Abbotts takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Stanstead Abbotts. 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 Stanstead Abbotts. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Stanstead Abbotts at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Stanstead Abbotts. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Stanstead Abbotts station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Exeter to Stanstead Abbotts train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Stanstead Abbotts train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Margarets (Herts) station.
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The distance between Exeter and Stanstead Abbotts is 273.1 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to St Margarets (Herts) via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 33m.