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Outbound fromPlymouth to Exeter St David's by train
It takes an average of 1h 3m to travel from Plymouth to Exeter St David's by train, over a distance of around 36 miles (58 km). There are normally 70 trains per day travelling from Plymouth to Exeter St David's and tickets for this journey start from £4 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:54 | |
| Departure station | Plymouth | |
| Arrival station | Exeter St David's | |
| Journey time | From 54m | |
| Distance | 36 miles (58 km) | |
| Frequency | 70 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £4 | |
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Travelling from Plymouth to Exeter St David's by train
Looking to travel from Plymouth to Exeter St David's by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 1 hour 3 minutes to travel from Plymouth to Exeter St David's by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 54 minutes though. You'll usually find 70 trains per day running along the 36 miles (58 km) route between these two destinations. Once you're onboard, you can sit back and relax, as you won't need to make any changes on your way to Exeter St David's. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway or CrossCountry to get to Exeter St David's – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Plymouth to Exeter St David's in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £4.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Exeter St David's
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Plymouth to Exeter St David's is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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