Train Penrith to Exeter from £172 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Exeter takes 5h 54m 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 54m
Duration: 339 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Every 4 hours
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6h 4m

£147–223

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 8:23 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:23 PM → 9:07 AM
Arrives next day
12h 44m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 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 Tuesday, May 19, 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, May 20, 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, May 21, 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 22, 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 23, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:44 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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