Train from Exeter to Penzance: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Exeter to Penzance on 30 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Great Western RailwayTrain
Exeter St David's
PenzanceCheapest
CrossCountryTrain
Exeter St David's
PenzanceFastest
Great Western RailwayTrain
Exeter St David's
PenzanceNo tags
CrossCountryTrain
Exeter St David's
PenzanceNo tags
Great Western RailwayTrain
Exeter St David's
PenzanceNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Exeter to Penzance

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Penzance. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2hAverage duration
98 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£9 - £28Average duration5h 5m
4kg CO₂e
Average price£11 - £110Average duration3h 3m
4kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£12 - £13Average duration2h
7kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter to Penzance by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Exeter to Penzance?

    The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to Penzance start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Exeter to Penzance?

    The average train journey time from Exeter to Penzance is 3h 3m, covering a distance of 97 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 50m and is operated by CrossCountry.

  3. Which train operators serve the Exeter to Penzance route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Exeter to Penzance?

    The earliest train from Exeter to Penzance departs at 07:42. And the latest train departs at 20:12.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Exeter to Penzance?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to Penzance?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Exeter to Penzance?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Exeter to Penzance?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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