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Penzance (Station) to Exeter trains

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The average train between Penzance (Station) and Exeter takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance (Station) 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 2m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Penzance (Station) to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Penzance (Station) and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance (Station) is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 9m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 1m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance (Station) 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 Penzance (Station) to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Penzance (Station), England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.

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