The average train between Exeter and Penarth takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Penarth. 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 Exeter and Penarth. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Penarth at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Penarth. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Penarth station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Exeter to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Penarth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Exeter to Penarth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Exeter and Penarth is 83.3 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Penarth via Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central in around 2h 26m.