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.
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 1:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth Station station and arriving at Exeter station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Plymouth Station to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth Station to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Plymouth Station to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Plymouth Station and Exeter is 58.1 km. The road distance is 83 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.