Train Penrith to Exeter from £184 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Exeter takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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.

5h 53m
Duration: 339 mi
Distance: £184
Average price: Every 4 hours
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6h 6m

£148–231

Penrith to Exeter train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Penrith and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:23 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
4:23 PM → 9:45 PM
5h 22m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:44 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 7:43 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 7:45 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
3:23 PM → 8:44 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 9:49 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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