Away-day planner

St James Park, Exeter

Everything an away end needs at St James Park — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

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Selected date

Sat 14 Nov

12:30 · v Cheltenham

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: EFL League Two fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

St James Park

Capacity 8,720

Away end

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Varies by fixture

Travel

St James Park

2–5 min walk (crowds may add time)

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Exeter v Cheltenham

Saturday 14 November 2026 · 12:30 · St James Park

Kick-off 12:30
  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    07:00

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    10:00

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    11:30

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    12:10

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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Exeter v Cheltenham: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at St James Park

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Exeter

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Best pubs in Exeter

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Stylised illustration of St James Park in Exeter
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Getting there

  • St James Park station — A tiny halt right next to the ground — one of the closest station-to-stadium walks in English football.
  • Exeter Central — A 20-minute walk through the city centre if St James Park services are limited.
  • Driving — M5 J30 then follow signs into the city; parking near the ground is tight so arrive early.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • The Argyle pub — Traditional pub near the ground with a good pre-match atmosphere. Colours policy unknownMap
  • St James's Street cafés — A few good independent cafés between the station and the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Ground concourse — Local pasties feature heavily — a proper Devon touch on the food front. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Exeter Cathedral

Stunning medieval cathedral in the city centre, a short walk from Central station.

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Exeter Quay

Riverside area with cafés, a maritime museum and canal boat trips.

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Underground Passages

Medieval tunnels beneath the city centre, a quirky pre-match visit.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Wonford Fox

    Backstreet local a little further from the ground, favoured by locals over the closer pubs.

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  • Ludwell Valley Park

    Green valley walk near St James Park, quiet and little used by away fans.

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  • Real McCoy pasty shop

    Small independent pasty shop near the ground, favoured by regulars over the bigger chains.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Exeter; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

St James Park station only serves a handful of trains a day — check timetables carefully.

Ground note · unverified

The Big Bank away terrace is uncovered in parts — check the forecast and dress accordingly.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Exeter

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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