There are 4 ways to get from Royston to Exeter by train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Royston to FarringdonCambridge - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
3h 45m£83–179Train
cheapest- Take the train from Royston to FarringdonCambridge - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter CentralLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 26m£38–119Drive 209.2 mi
- Drive from Royston to Exeter209.2 mi
3h 34m£52–74Train, fly
- Take the train from Royston to Farringdon
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)LHR - EXT
7h£164–435
Royston to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royston to Exeter is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Royston to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Royston to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Royston and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Royston and Exeter is 223 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.
The best way to get from Royston to Exeter without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 45m and costs £80 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Royston to Exeter, including transfers.
Royston to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royston to Exeter is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Royston to Exeter.
Book your Royston to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Royston, Hertfordshire, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Royston to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 45m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–550
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–550
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £260–550
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–300
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–400
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–300
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Royston to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–65
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1344+ hotels available in Exeter.

















