How to travel from Plymouth to Exeter

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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $4.

Distance: 36 miles (59 km)

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$13

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$10

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1h 30m

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1h 43m

Average total duration

1h 13m

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Plymouth to Exeter

How to get from Plymouth to Exeter by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM1h10
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    12:15 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM1h10
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    12:15 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC75335
    9:27 AM0h58
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    10:25 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryC75332
    8:27 AM0h58
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    9:25 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayV64657
    10:14 AM0h59
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    11:13 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayV64658
    9:14 AM0h59
    Plymouth station (PLY)
    10:13 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    9:20 AM2h30
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    11:50 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 AM1h10
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    9:05 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX104
    12:25 PM1h05
    Plymouth, Coach Station
    1:30 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Exeter

Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Plymouth and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Exeter is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Exeter:

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plymouth to Exeter costing on average $6 (€5).

The fastest way to travel from Plymouth to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

The distance from Plymouth to Exeter is approximately 36 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Exeter is:
  • Around 32 buses per day.
  • Around 20 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plymouth to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach South West to go to Exeter by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Plymouth to Exeter with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Cross Country, first_great_western.
  • 32 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Plymouth to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.

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