Penrith to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Exeter takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. 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.

7h 7m
Duration: 339 mi
Distance: £157
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain

6h 15m

£127–215

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 9:41 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:41 PM → 9:07 AM
Arrives next day
11h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 5:46 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:09 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 5:46 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:09 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 5:46 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:09 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 5:46 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:09 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 5:46 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:09 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 5:44 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penrith to Exeter? 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.