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Plymouth Station to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth Station and Exeter takes 1h and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Plymouth 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.

1h
Duration
52 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Plymouth Station to Exeter train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Plymouth Station and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth Station is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 1h 3m • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth Station to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 57 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.

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