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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Exeter St Davids
- Departure station
- Exeter St Davids station guide
- Address
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- Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 4NT
Operators serving Exeter St Davids
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Facilities at Exeter St Davids
- Extensive Facilities
Parking & meeting your train
- Multi-story car park
Explore the area around Exeter St Davids
- Exeter Cathedral
About your departure station
Opened in 1844 as the terminus of the Bristol & Exeter Railway, Exeter St Davids grew into the Southwest's principal station.
The impressive Victorian architecture was expanded with a distinctive 1930s frontage.
The station survived wartime bombing and remains crucial for regional and long distance services.
Exeter St Davids represents the enduring importance of historic city terminals in modern networks.
The station's story reflects Exeter's role as regional capital while facing increasing competition from road transport.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Exeter St Davids to London Charing Cross?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Exeter St Davids and London Charing Cross?
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