The average train between Penryn and Exeter takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Penryn 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 Penryn and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penryn is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Exeter at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penryn to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Penryn station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Penryn to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
Penryn to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Penryn to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Penryn and Exeter is 127.5 km. The road distance is 181 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Truro to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.