Train Exeter to Penryn from £70 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Penryn takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Penryn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration: 113 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...

3h 11m

£50–95

Exeter to Penryn train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Penryn. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Penryn at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

6:27 PM → 9:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:15 PM → 10:18 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:13 PM → 6:15 AM
Arrives next day
10h 2m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

4:37 AM → 7:26 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:51 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:37 AM → 7:26 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:51 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:37 AM → 7:26 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:51 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:55 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Penryn? 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 Exeter to Penryn.

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Distance: 112.7 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Penryn, Cornwall, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Truro hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.