Exeter Central live departures
Next trains leaving Exeter Central (EXC), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Exeter Central live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeEXC
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates50.7265, -3.5330
- Nearest stationExeter St Davids (0.9 km)
- Passengers 2024-252,962,450
- GB rank183rd busiest
- Managed byGreat Western Railway
About this board
Exeter Central is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code EXC. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Exeter Central handled 2,962,450 passenger entries and exits, ranking 183rd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Exmouth (364,350 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Exeter Central usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Exeter Central station FAQs
What is the station code for Exeter Central?
The three-letter CRS code for Exeter Central is EXC. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Exeter Central departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Exeter Central itself.
How busy is Exeter Central station?
Exeter Central recorded 2,962,450 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 183rd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Exmouth.
Which stations are closest to Exeter Central?
The nearest station is Exeter St Davids, about 0.9 km away in a straight line. St James' Park (0.9 km) and Exeter St Thomas (1.2 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.