Trains to Exeter Airport

With more than twenty destinations on offer around Europe and the rest of the world, Exeter Airport is a great place to begin your journeys. For travellers flying from the southwest of England, Exeter Airport is easily accessible from a range of towns and cities, so you can travel with peace of mind. Whether you’re jetting off on a family holiday or flying for business, travel with CrossCountry to Exeter Airport to kick your travels off in comfort and style.

How to get to Exeter Airport by train:

Exeter Airport is located just five miles from Exeter city centre, making it a convenient airport to fly from. From Exeter St David’s station, you can reach Exeter Airport in around half an hour by taking the 4A bus, operated by Stagecoach, directly from the train station to the airport.

If you’re travelling to Exeter to catch a flight, you can get to Exeter St David’s from all around the UK using the CrossCountry network. Nearby in the South West of England, you can get to Exeter with direct services from Plymouth, Bristol, and Penzance; or from further afield, you can travel to Exeter from Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, and more.

When travelling to Exeter Airport, be sure to check train times to find your perfect CrossCountry service and arrive on time. Plus, with Advance Tickets, you can be extra prepared and start your holiday with peace of mind.

Facilities in Exeter Airport

Exeter Airport has a wide range of facilities on offer, designed to help you travel with ease. You can find several places to rest in comfort while you wait for your flight, including lounges, quiet rooms, and an executive lounge. Beyond the check-in desks and security, you can also keep yourself occupied with shops and restaurants; and keep your little ones busy in the children’s play area.

If you are in need of any special assistance whilst travelling through the terminals, you can arrange it with your airline ahead of travel. Your airline or travel company will liaise with airport staff to ensure that any assistance and accessibility requirements are taken care of. If you unexpectedly need assistance at the airport, you can find Help Points where staff are able to provide support and assistance.

Exeter Airport Shops & Restaurants

When you’re travelling through Exeter Airport, you can enjoy a bit of last-minute holiday shopping at duty-free and or at the convenience store. Whether you’re treating yourself to discounted beauty products and chocolate treats, or picking up a paperback to read by the pool, the shops at Exeter Airport are great for exploring while you wait for your flight.

For a bite to eat, there are inviting cafes before and after security, where you can find delicious snacks and meals to make sure you’re not hungry on your flight. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing beverage, a coffee, a light bite, or a slice of cake, there is plenty to enjoy. If you’re travelling with a little one, you can also benefit from bottle-warming services and a children’s menu so that the whole family can be fed at once.

Exeter Airport Travel Connections

As well as onward journeys to Exeter St David’s station, there are a range of onward travel connections at Exeter Airport. For a direct link to your destination, you can hop in a taxi at the Taxi Desk in the Arrivals building. Alternatively, if you need to travel by car for the duration of your visit to Devon, there are car rental services operating at the airport, with pre-booking, pick-up, and drop-off available onsite.

Exeter Airport doesn’t have its own dedicated train station, so the simplest way to travel onward by train is to head to Exeter St David’s station. There are onward bus and coach links at the airport itself, with buses linking the airport to Exeter and beyond, and coaches available for pre-hire for large groups.

For drivers, there are car parks onsite which offer discounted parking fares when booked in advance. Blue Badge holders and drivers dropping off/collecting disabled passengers should use Car Park P1, where disability bays are available.

Whether you’re driving, hopping on public transport, or getting in a taxi, there are plenty of ways to get to and from Exeter Airport to make your visit straightforward.

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