Exeter Central to Newcourt Walk
River walk
A walk of about 6 miles along the River Exe from Exeter Central station to Newcourt station. Take the train to Exeter Central, follow the riverside path and catch the train back from Newcourt.
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Time
- 2 hours
- Train back
- 14min
The walk
From Exeter Central station, walk to the River Exe and follow the riverside path for 4.2 miles to Newcourt. Getting to and from the riverside path adds 1.4 miles away (about 1.5 to 2 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Newcourt back to Exeter Central take from 14min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Exeter Central from the cities
- ExeterFrom 5min
- BristolFrom 1hr 12min
- PlymouthFrom 1hr 13min
- BathFrom 1hr 35min
- CardiffFrom 2hr 20min
- LondonFrom 2hr 20min
- OxfordFrom 2hr 30min
- SouthamptonFrom 2hr 32min
Good to know
How long is the Exeter Central to Newcourt walk?
About 6 miles from station to station: 4.2 miles along the River Exe and 1.4 miles away (about 1.5 to 2 miles on foot) getting to and from the riverside path.
How long does it take to walk from Exeter Central to Newcourt?
About 2 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.
How do you get back from Newcourt to Exeter Central?
By train: the quickest journey from Newcourt back to Exeter Central takes 14min.
How do you get to Exeter Central by train?
Exeter Central is 5min from Exeter, 1hr 12min from Bristol, 1hr 13min from Plymouth and 2hr 20min from London by train.