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The average train between Penryn and Exeter takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Penryn 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.

3h 10m
Duration
113 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 6m
£43–86

Penryn to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Penryn and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penryn is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Exeter at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 42m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 32m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 52m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 53m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penryn to Exeter? 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 Penryn to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Penryn, Cornwall, England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Truro to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.

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