The average train between Penzance and Exeter takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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 Penzance and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Exeter at 1:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance station and arriving at Exeter station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 3m.
Penzance to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Penzance to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Penzance and Exeter is 157.5 km. The road distance is 209 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.