Trains tickets from Exeter to Plymouth

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TodayMay 6
from $15
TomorrowMay 7
from $15
ThuMay 8
from $13
FriMay 9
SatMay 10
from $13
SunMay 11
from $9
MonMay 12
from $7
TueMay 13
from $13

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Plymouth
    Destination location: Plymouth
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to Plymouth.

Average Price$7 - $25Average Duration1h 10m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$7 - $52Average Duration59m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$7 - $7Average Duration50m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Exeter to Plymouth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Plymouth. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
50mAverage Duration
$7Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Exeter to Plymouth: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$22
Average train trip duration59m
Number of daily trains14
Earliest train departure6:55am
Distance36 miles (58 km)
Latest train departure11:34pm

Exeter to Plymouth Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/04
$9
05/05
$10
Today
$15
05/07
$15
05/08
$13
05/09
No data
05/10
$13
05/11
$9
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Exeter to Plymouth was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $9

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 $9 to $50 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 $9 which is on 2025-05-11.

Usually RDG_GWR 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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Exeter to Plymouth is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Plymouth, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Exeter and Plymouth, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Exeter to Plymouth.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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