The average train between Penarth and Exeter takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Penarth 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 hourly between Penarth and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penarth is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Exeter at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Penarth station and arriving at Exeter station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Penarth to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Penarth to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Penarth to Exeter train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Penarth and Exeter is 83.3 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Penarth to Exeter St Davids via Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 46m.