Plymouth to Exeter by train
Plymouth → Exeter St Davids
Trains link Plymouth (Plymouth) and Exeter (Exeter St Davids) in about 55 min at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 55 min
- Typical
- ≈ 1h 05m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- GWR, CrossCountry

How long does the train from Plymouth to Exeter take?
The fastest trains cover Plymouth to Exeter in about 55 min; a typical journey takes around 1h 05m.
Is there a direct train from Plymouth to Exeter?
Yes: direct trains run between Plymouth and Exeter St Davids.
Legendary routes through Plymouth or Exeter
- CrossCountry Aberdeen → Plymouth
- Dartmoor Line Exeter → Okehampton
- Tarka Line Exeter → Barnstaple
- West of England line London → Exeter
More trains from Plymouth
- Plymouth → London ≈ 2h 59m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.