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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter services and Plymouth takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Exeter services to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 40m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Exeter services to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter services and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter services is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Digby & Sowton and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country1h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 32m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country1h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 20m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 41m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country1h 26m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 13m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country1h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country1h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country1h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 59m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country1h 25m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter services to Plymouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Exeter services to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Exeter services, England and Plymouth, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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