Away Fans' Guide

St James Park, Stadium Way, Exeter, Devon, EX46PX

Located on direct train routes from London Paddington, London Waterloo, Birmingham, Bristol and other parts of the country, Exeter is a popular destination for fans who want to enjoy a weekend of football near the Devonshire coast.

The facilities in and around the stadium – and across the city – make Exeter an ideal road-trip for travelling fans who want to spend a Saturday or a full weekend away.

Exeter City's St James Park stadium is conveniently located in the heart of the city, with excellent walking, cycling and public transport links, which are now clearly signposted en-route.

Despite being in the heart of Exeter’s bustling city centre, getting to SJP on match days couldn’t be easier!

BUS: Local Stagecoach buses drop off on several streets in the local vicinity (York Road, Pennsylvania Road, Prince Charles Road, Union Road, Sidwell Street, Old Tiverton Road, Pinhoe Road etc.). All of Exeter’s Park & Ride services drop off in the City Centre, which is a short walk away from the stadium gates. A maximum £2 fare is still in place for all local Stagecoach services. Exeter Coach Station is also less than half a mile walk away, offering both regional and nationwide services.

TRAIN: St James Park boasts the only operating matchday station in the whole of the EFL! The station shares a name with our ground, sits on the London Waterloo line out of the city & has regular services running from Exeter St. Davids, Exeter Central, Exmouth & Paignton. Passengers from London Waterloo should change at Exeter Central for services to St James Park. Passengers from London Paddington, Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and further north should change at Exeter St. Davids.

Image

CYCLING: There are a handful of racks available at the stadium, with extra capacity on nearby Sidwell Street should these areas be full. Exeter’s cycling network is continually improving and many of the surrounding streets have dedicated cycling infrastructure.

CAR: Due to our location, there is no supporter parking at the stadium, but several city-centre car parks are within close range. There is also limited on-street parking for considerate drivers. Wherever possible, we recommend the use of public transport, Park & Ride services, or active transport (walking & cycling) to reach St James Park on matchday.

From the M5: Exit westbound at Junction 29 onto the A3015 (Honiton Road). Follow the road onto the B3183 (Heavitree Road) for two miles, going past Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. Take the fourth exit at the roundabout onto Western Way, and at the next roundabout take the second exit onto Old Tiverton Road. St James Park and Stadium Way are located on the left.

From the East: Follow the A303/A30 towards Exeter, passing under the M5 bridge, at Junction 29. Then follow the above instructions from the M5.

From the West: From the A30 or A38, follow signposts towards Exeter centre. After crossing the River Exe near Exeter St Thomas rail station, join the A3015 (Frog Street). Follow the one-way system and then exit onto the B3212 (Magdalen Street) and follow the road as it veers left towards the roundabout. Take the third exit at the roundabout into Western Way, and at the next roundabout take the second exit onto Old Tiverton Road. St James Park and Stadium Way are located on your left.

FLY: Exeter Airport is located just a few miles from the city centre and is served by both domestic and international flights. 

Loganair fly from Edinburgh and Newcastle, Aer Lingus from Dublin and Belfast, and Blue Islands from Jersey. International flights are served by Ryanair and TUI from a number of popular holiday destinations. 

GETTING AROUND

Exeter has an extensive local bus network served by Stagecoach. Currently, all single fares are £2. Trains serve all of Exeter’s local stations across the city, such as Pinhoe, Polsloe Bridge, and Digby & Sowton. Check National Rail for timetables. 

Image

Taxis: Club partners Apple Taxis are a local taxi firm, with saloons and people carriers to suit your needs and get you and your friends to or from St James Park. To book a taxi to the train or bus stations, to the football club, or to anywhere in Exeter and the surrounding area just give them a call on 01392 666666.

AWAY SECTION: Away supporters are located in two sections at St James Park. We can accommodate up to 1,380 away supporters in total, with 1,000 in the Tracks Suzuki St James Road terrace and 380 seats in the Nevada Construction Main Stand.

Image

Both areas are served by toilets and refreshment kiosks and have unrestricted pitch views.

FAN ZONE: Away supporters are welcome to mix with home fans in the Fan Zone, located outside the club shop and reception (expect for games which require a larger police presence – local derbies etc) where supporters will find our outside Thatchers Bar, serving beers and ciders, as well as a brand new food kiosk, new for the 2024/25 season. 

Image

Our SLO, Richard, also regularly hosts games for kids and adults alike, and away supporters even have to read out their team once team-sheets are released an hour before kick-off. 

BARS: Away supporters are welcome to join us for pre-match drinks in the Centre Spot Bar, located inside ‘The Park’ building, accessed via the fan zone. Centre Spot is home and away fan friendly and serves beers, ciders, wines and spirits as well as selection of locally sourced pies and pasties. Inside Centre Spot there is also the FECRACE (Famous Exeter City Real Ale and Cider Emporium) which serves local beers and ciders and run by a group of volunteers. 

Image

INSIDE THE STADIUM: Once inside the stadium, alcohol is only served if the away crowd is lower than 700. All kiosks serve a selection of pies, pasties and sausage rolls, as well as chocolate bars, sweets and hot and cold drinks.

Image

MATCH DAY PROGRAMME: Away supporters can purchase our Match Day Programme, The Grecian, in the fan zone, stadium kiosks and from sellers located outside the turnstiles.

Tickets for your visit to St James Park will be sold via your club's ticket office. In the case of tickets being available on the day of the game, they will be sold from the away ticket booth located next to the away turnstiles on St James Road.

The below prices are advanced rates. If bought on match day, prices increase by £1 for standing and £2 for seating.

Seated Prices

• Adult £27
• Seniors £24
• 18-23 £24
• Under 18s £13

Terrace Prices

• Adult £20
• Seniors £17
• 18-23 £17
• Under 18s £8

Disabled fans pay the relevant price class with a free of charge carer if required.

Three pairs of wheelchair & carer tickets are available, again through your own club's ticket office.

We’re not biased, but we really do recommend you make a weekend of it in Exeter and explore everything our historic Roman city has to offer. There’s far more to us than pasties and cider (though they are both great - a pint of Devon Red please bauy!)

visitexeter.com

Exeter Cathedral: Cathedral Church of Saint Peter at Exeter is an Anglican cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Exeter. Founded in 1050, the current building was completed circa 1400. The clock that was the inspiration for the classic nursery rhyme “Hickory Dickory Dock” hangs above the door to the north tower with the medieval cat flap; on a related note, the cathedral is the only one in the country to have had a cat on its payroll at one point in history.

Image

Exeter Quay: Located just a 20-minute walk from St James Park, Exeter Quay is the best place in the to walk on a sunny morning. Enjoy restaurants with a view of the river or take part in one of the quayside red coat guided tours, and even venture as far as the 2,000-year-old city walls, of which 70 per cent still remain. The quay is also home to the Topsham Brewery, with a huge beer garden and their own pizza van – the perfect pre or post match hangout. 

Princesshay: One of the most exciting developments in Exeter City centre has been the regeneration of the Princesshay shopping area, which stands on the site of the old St John’s Hospital school, all that remains of which is the Blue Boy statue right in the heart of the area. Filled with the best of cafes, restaurants, shopping outlets and local businesses, Princesshay is the place to be.

Underground Passages: Take in a tour of the underground passages and walkways that formed the core of the city’s foundations. Dating from 14th century, these medieval passages under Exeter high street are a unique ancient monument; no similar system of passages can be explored by the public elsewhere in Britain.

Image

Castle and Northernhay Gardens: Incorporating a good stretch of Roman wall and the only length of Saxon town wall to be seen in England, Northernhay Gardens are of outstanding historic significance. The site of Northernhay Gardens was quarried in Roman times for stone from which to build the adjacent city walls. During the Norman period, it formed part of the defences of Rougemont Castle. In 1612, the City Chamber laid out the grounds for public recreation. The early park was destroyed in the civil war when, in 1642, large new defensive ditches were dug outside the walls for the city's defence. Today the gardens offer a tranquil break from the bustle of the city.

Royal Albert Memorial Museum: The awards continue to stream in for Exeter’s RAMM museum, which was crowned museum of the year in 2012 and awarded the £100,000 art fund prize for its redevelopment project. Chair of judges, Lord Smith of Finsbury, said of the museum at the time: “The new Royal Albert Memorial Museum is quite simply a magical place.” Located just a few doors down from Exeter Central station, the RAMM is easily accessible and is right in the middle of town.

Several of the UK’s major hotel chains all have sites in the city centre, including Premier Inn, Holiday Inn, Mercure and Leonardo. There is also a Travelodge located at Exeter Services off J31 of the M5. 

For more rural stays, hotels such Woodbury Park offer the tranquillity of the countryside just 15 minutes from the city. Check your preferred hotel search engine for all available options.