How to get from Plymouth to Exeter by bus and train?

From Plymouth to Exeter by bus and train

To get from Plymouth to Exeter in South West, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Plymouth station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, take the H bus from St Davids Station station to High Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - HH
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Plymouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plymouth
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawa
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - HH
    Wait for bus
    H
    Digby Tesco Filling Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street
    ID dvndmjap
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Plymouth to Exeter by bus and train via 2, CROSSCOUNTRY and 355

To get from Plymouth to Exeter in South West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Pilgrim Primary station to Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 355 bus from St Davids Station station to Sidwell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 355355
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Pilgrim Primary

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pilgrim Primary
    ID plydpwj
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Saltash Fore Street Bottom
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID plydtdt
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plymouth
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 355355
    Wait for bus
    355
    Exeter Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidwell Street
    ID dvndmjpj
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Plymouth to Exeter

The distance between Plymouth, South West and Exeter, South West is approximately 85.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plymouth to Exeter by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Plymouth to Exeter by bus and train via 2, CROSSCOUNTRY and 355

To get from Plymouth to Exeter in South West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Pilgrim Primary station to Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 355 bus from St Davids Station station to Sidwell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 355355
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Pilgrim Primary

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pilgrim Primary
    ID plydpwj
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Saltash Fore Street Bottom
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID plydtdt
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plymouth
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 355355
    Wait for bus
    355
    Exeter Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidwell Street
    ID dvndmjpj
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plymouth to Exeter?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line H.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plymouth to Exeter?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 2, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 355.

  • Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Exeter in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plymouth to Exeter in South West?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Plymouth station near Plymouth to London Paddington station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till London Paddington station near Exeter in South West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Plymouth to Exeter in South West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Plymouth and Exeter in South West by train and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Plymouth to get to Exeter in South West?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Plymouth station near Plymouth in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Plymouth and Exeter in South West?

    Get off the train at the London Paddington stop, which is closest to Exeter in South West.

  • When is the last train from Plymouth to Exeter in South West?

    The last train from Plymouth to Exeter in South West is the Great Western Railway line. It leaves the Plymouth station at 23:55.

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