The average train between Plymouth and Exeter services takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Plymouth to Exeter services. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Exeter services. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Exeter services at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Exeter services. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Exeter services station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Plymouth to Exeter services train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Exeter services train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Plymouth to Exeter services train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Plymouth and Exeter services is 61.5 km. The road distance is 90 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 58 min. Cross Country also services this route hourly.