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The average train between Penarth and Exeter takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Penarth to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 54m
Duration
117 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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2h 46m
£43–91

Penarth to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Penarth and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Exeter at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 44m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 33m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 116.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Penarth to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 46m.

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