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Compare 2 ways to travel from Penzance to Exeter
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Penzance to Exeter 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 Penzance to Exeter?
The cheapest train tickets from Penzance to Exeter start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Penzance to Exeter?
The average train journey time from Penzance to Exeter is 3h 3m, covering a distance of 97 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 48m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Penzance to Exeter route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Penzance to Exeter?
The earliest train from Penzance to Exeter departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 20:00.
Which is the best train operator from Penzance to Exeter?
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 Penzance to Exeter?
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 Penzance to Exeter?
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 Penzance to Exeter?
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.
The cheapest trip from Penzance to Exeter was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £11To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Penzance to Exeter as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £11 to £104 for a train ticket from Penzance to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-07.
