What is the cheapest way to get from Plymouth Station to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth Station to Exeter is to rideshare which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plymouth Station to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Plymouth Station to Exeter is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth Station and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plymouth Coach Station station and arriving at Bampfylde Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth Station and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Plymouth Station to Exeter?

The distance between Plymouth Station and Exeter is 52 miles. The road distance is 45 miles.

How do I travel from Plymouth Station to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Plymouth Station to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £23 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Plymouth Station to Exeter?

The train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids takes 58 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Plymouth Station to Exeter bus from?

Plymouth Station to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Plymouth Station to Exeter train from?

Plymouth Station to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.

Train or bus from Plymouth Station to Exeter?

The best way to get from Plymouth Station to Exeter is to train which takes 58 min and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £21 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Plymouth Station to Exeter bus arrive?

Plymouth Station to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Plymouth Station to Exeter train arrive?

Plymouth Station to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Plymouth Station to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth Station to Exeter is 45 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Plymouth Station to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Plymouth Station to Exeter?

Book your Plymouth Station to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Plymouth Station to Exeter?

Book your Plymouth Station to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1547+ hotels available in Exeter.

Can I share a ride from Plymouth Station to Exeter?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Plymouth Station and Exeter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Plymouth Station to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth Station to Exeter by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
58 min
£23–45
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Plymouth to Exeterrideshare 45.6 mi
1h 16m
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 504 / ...
1h 20m
£5–21
Drive 44.7 mi
1. Drive from Plymouth Station to Exetercar 44.7 mi
49 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Plymouth Station to Exetertaxi 44.7 mi
49 min
£250–310

Plymouth Station to Exeter by train

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Distance: 51.5 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

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. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde Street hourly. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 10m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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