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Exeter St David's to Penarth by train

First train

04:43

Last train

00:07

Departure station

Exeter St David's

Arrival station

Penarth

Journey time

From 2h 19m

Distance

51 miles (83 km)

Frequency

22 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Exeter St David's to Penarth in 2 hours 19 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Exeter St David's to Penarth? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 49 minutes to travel the 51 miles (83 km) from Exeter St David's to Penarth by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry to Penarth. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Exeter St David's to Penarth in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Penarth by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Exeter St David's to Penarth? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Exeter St David's to Penarth take?

The average journey time by train between Exeter St David's and Penarth is 3 hours and 49 minutes, with around 22 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Exeter St David's and Penarth by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Exeter St David's to Penarth is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Exeter St David's to Penarth?

No, there are no direct train services from Exeter St David's to Penarth. Travelling from Exeter St David's to Penarth by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Exeter St David's to Penarth leave?

The first train from Exeter St David's to Penarth leaves at 04:43. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Exeter St David's to Penarth leave?

The last train from Exeter St David's to Penarth leaves at 00:07. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Exeter St David's and Penarth by train?

Trains travelling from Exeter St David's to Penarth cover a distance of around 51 miles (83 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Penarth to Exeter St David's.

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