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St Ives to Exeter Central Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Ives to Exeter Central, starting from £6.00 and averaging £30.00. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 15m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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St Ives to Exeter Central Train Route Details

First train

08:11

Last train

19:29

Departure station

St Ives

Arrival station

Exeter Central

Journey time

3h 15m

Distance

150 km

Price

£6.00*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from St Ives to Exeter Central

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from St Ives to Exeter Central. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Ives to Exeter Central for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from St Ives to Exeter Central, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from St Ives to Exeter Central ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from St Ives to Exeter Central more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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