The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Plymouth
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Plymouth will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 36 trains that leave Exeter for Plymouth on Fri, Nov 07, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
P08997 · P08309
P08309
P09327 · P08309
C23735
P09013 · P08327
P08309
P08317
C23745
P08311
C23735Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Exeter to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €4.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Exeter to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Plymouth trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08878 | On time 8:09 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h03 | 9:12 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08997 · P08309 | On time 8:09 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h32 | 9:41 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
SW000300+ P08309 | On time 8:34 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1h07 | 9:41 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P09327 · P08309 | On time 8:34 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1h07 | 9:41 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P08309 | On time 8:46 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h55 | 9:41 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08999 · P08883 | On time 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h29 | 10:34 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P08844 · P08883 | On time 9:14 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1h20 | 10:34 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P08883 | On time 9:26 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h08 | 10:34 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P09329+ C23731 | On time 9:34 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1h13 | 10:47 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P09754 · P08311 | On time 9:36 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h34 | 11:10 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
C23731 | On time 9:47 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h00 | 10:47 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P09756 · P08311 | On time 9:52 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1h18 | 11:10 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P09001 · P08886 | On time 10:06 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h28 | 11:34 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P08311 | On time 10:12 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h58 | 11:10 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08845 · P08886 | On time 10:14 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1h20 | 11:34 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P08886 | On time 10:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h07 | 11:34 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P09003 · P08313 | On time 10:39 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h35 | 12:14 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
L47433+ C23735 | On time 10:40 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1h08 | 11:48 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
C23735 | On time 10:49 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h59 | 11:48 AM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P09760 · P08313 | On time 10:53 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1h21 | 12:14 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P08847 · P08887 | On time 11:14 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1h19 | 12:33 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P08313 | On time 11:14 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h00 | 12:14 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08887 | On time 11:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h06 | 12:33 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P09334+ C03775 | On time 11:32 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1h17 | 12:49 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P09762+ C03775 | On time 11:33 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h16 | 12:49 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P09006 · P08317 | On time 11:42 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h21 | 1:03 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
C03775 | On time 11:48 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h01 | 12:49 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P09764 · P08317 | On time 11:53 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1h10 | 1:03 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P08317 | On time 12:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h57 | 1:03 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P09766 · P08892 | On time 12:21 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1h41 | 2:02 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P09009 · P08892 | On time 12:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h20 | 2:02 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
C23745 | On time 12:49 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h58 | 1:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P09770+ C23749 | On time 1:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h15 | 2:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P09011 · P08323 | On time 1:42 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h31 | 3:13 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P09774+ C23755 | On time 2:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h15 | 3:47 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
P09013 · P08327 | On time 2:43 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1h30 | 4:13 PM Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to Plymouth
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€4) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:56 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Exeter to Plymouth start from as low as $6 (€4) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $14 (€11) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Exeter to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Exeter and Plymouth from $6 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Exeter to Plymouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Plymouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Exeter to Plymouth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A - Step free access is available to the platform via a ramp & Bridge from the station car park. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the station forecourt over the footbridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to both platforms. Interchange via level crossing outside station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pinn Lane, outside station entrance
- Car Park: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from Widgery Road bus stops on Pinhoe Road. Taxis depart from the front of the station.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 Station - This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms, however the Exeter bound platform cannot be accessed step free and the Exmouth bound platform can be accessed step free but only via a very steep ramp.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on the Old Tiverton Road (Nearest to St James Road)
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops by the Community Centre
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to shelter on platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on Saltash Road, next to HMS Drake Barracks.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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