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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | St Budeaux Victoria Road | Exeter St David's | Cheapest | |||||
| Plymouth | Exeter St David's | Fastest | |||||
| St Budeaux Ferry Road | Exeter St David's | No tags | |||||
 | Plymouth | Exeter St David's | No tags | |||||
| St Budeaux Ferry Road | Exeter St David's | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Plymouth to Exeter
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Plymouth to Exeter: Trip Overview
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Plymouth to Exeter Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Plymouth - Exeter
How much does a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Exeter cost?
The average train ticket price from Plymouth to Exeter is US$20. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Exeter is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Plymouth to Exeter?
A train trip between Plymouth and Exeter is around 1h 5m, although the fastest train will take about 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 59 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Plymouth and Exeter?
The number of trains from Plymouth to Exeter can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Plymouth to Exeter by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Plymouth to Exeter?
When taking the train from Plymouth to Exeter, you can travel comfortably and safely with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Plymouth to Exeter was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Plymouth to Exeter as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$48 for a train ticket from Plymouth to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9, which is on 2025-11-04.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Plymouth and Exeter is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Exeter.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Exeter, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Plymouth and Exeter, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Plymouth to Exeter and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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