How much does a train ticket cost from Exeter to Plymouth?

The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to Plymouth start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Exeter to Plymouth?

The average train journey time from Exeter to Plymouth is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 36 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 55m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Exeter to Plymouth route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 25 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Exeter to Plymouth?

The earliest train from Exeter to Plymouth departs at 07:23. And the latest train departs at 23:34.

Which is the best train operator from Exeter to Plymouth?

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.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to Plymouth?

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

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Exeter to Plymouth?

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.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Exeter to Plymouth?

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.

Train Exeter to Plymouth from £5

Next train departures

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:49	Exeter St David's	59m	16:48	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	16:14	Exeter St David's	58m	17:12	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	13:15	Exeter St David's	1h 21m	14:36	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	15:49	Exeter St David's	59m	16:48	Plymouth	No tags
Train	13:15	Exeter St David's	1h 21m	14:36	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:15	Exeter St David's	1h 21m	14:36	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	07:43	Exeter St David's	57m	08:40	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	08:46	Exeter St David's	1h 51m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	07:43	Exeter St David's	57m	08:40	Plymouth	No tags
Train	08:46	Exeter St David's	1h 51m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:15	Exeter St David's	1h 21m	14:36	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	07:43	Exeter St David's	57m	08:40	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	08:46	Exeter St David's	1h 51m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	07:43	Exeter St David's	57m	08:40	Plymouth	No tags
Train	08:46	Exeter St David's	1h 51m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:15	Exeter St David's	1h 21m	14:36	St Budeaux Victoria Road	Cheapest
Train	07:43	Exeter St David's	57m	08:40	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	08:46	Exeter St David's	1h 51m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	07:43	Exeter St David's	57m	08:40	Plymouth	No tags
Train	08:46	Exeter St David's	1h 51m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:43	Exeter St David's	57m	08:40	Plymouth	CheapestFastest
Train	08:46	Exeter St David's	1h 51m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	07:43	Exeter St David's	57m	08:40	Plymouth	No tags
Train	08:46	Exeter St David's	1h 51m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	15:49	Exeter St David's	59m	16:48	Plymouth	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:34	Exeter St David's	1h 6m	18:40	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Exeter St David's	58m	16:13	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	08:34	Exeter St David's	2h	10:34	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	08:34	Exeter St David's	2h	10:34	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	09:27	Exeter St David's	1h 22m	10:49	St Budeaux Ferry Road	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:42	Exeter St David's	58m	10:40	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	15:50	Exeter St David's	57m	16:47	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	12:12	Exeter St David's	1h 18m	13:30	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	09:42	Exeter St David's	58m	10:40	Plymouth	No tags
Train	12:12	Exeter St David's	1h 18m	13:30	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Plymouth on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:43	Exeter St David's	57m	08:40	Plymouth	Cheapest
Train	08:46	Exeter St David's	55m	09:41	Plymouth	Fastest
Train	08:46	Exeter St David's	1h 51m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags
Train	07:43	Exeter St David's	57m	08:40	Plymouth	No tags
Train	08:46	Exeter St David's	1h 51m	10:37	St Budeaux Victoria Road	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Exeter to Plymouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

36 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £29	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £39	Average duration1h 7m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £7	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter to Plymouth by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Exeter to Plymouth?
The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to Plymouth start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Exeter to Plymouth?
The average train journey time from Exeter to Plymouth is 1h 7m, covering a distance of 36 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 55m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Exeter to Plymouth route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 25 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Exeter to Plymouth?
The earliest train from Exeter to Plymouth departs at 07:23. And the latest train departs at 23:34.
Which is the best train operator from Exeter to Plymouth?
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.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to Plymouth?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Exeter to Plymouth?
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.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Exeter to Plymouth?
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.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/11

£12

30/11

£12

Today

£12

02/12

£7

03/12

£7

04/12

£7

05/12

£10

06/12

£12

The cheapest trip from Exeter to Plymouth was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Exeter to Plymouth as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £7 to £37 for a train ticket from Exeter to Plymouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Great Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.