Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY)

Showing times and prices for 04 Feb

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£14

Fastest journey

55 m

Average duration

57 m

Trains per day

46

Distance

58 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

Of the 46 trains that leave Exeter St Davids (EXD) for Plymouth station (PLY) every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .

The slowest trains will take 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Great Western RailP29953
04:371h01
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
05:38Plymouth station (PLY)
£61One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailP22666
13:150h58
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
14:13Plymouth station (PLY)
£61One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailP22673
16:140h58
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
17:12Plymouth station (PLY)
£61One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailP30025
22:311h06
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
23:37Plymouth station (PLY)
£61One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC75096
21:510h59
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
22:50Plymouth station (PLY)
£81One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £6.

Distance: 58 km

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1h 34m

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Live departures

Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) train times

The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 07:21
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_westernP29953
Delayed
04:37 04:37Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h01
05:38 05:38Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22964
On time
07:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h04
08:31 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC74896
On time
07:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h57
08:40 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22965
On time
08:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h03
09:12 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22660
On time
08:46 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h55
09:41 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP31305
On time
09:26 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h08
10:34 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75054
On time
09:47 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h00
10:47 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22661
On time
10:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h58
11:10 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22968
On time
10:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h08
11:35 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75133
On time
10:49 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h59
11:48 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22662
On time
11:14 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h00
12:14 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22969
On time
11:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h06
12:33 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75459
On time
11:48 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h00
12:48 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22664
On time
12:06 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h57
13:03 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75192
On time
12:49 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h58
13:47 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22972
On time
12:55 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h07
14:02 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22666
On time
13:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h58
14:13 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75082
On time
13:49 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h58
14:47 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22668
On time
14:14 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h59
15:13 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75084
On time
14:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h57
15:47 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22671
On time
15:13 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h00
16:13 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22975
On time
15:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h08
16:35 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75118
On time
15:49 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h59
16:48 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22673
On time
16:14 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h58
17:12 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22988
On time
16:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h07
17:32 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75121
On time
16:49 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h58
17:47 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP29999
On time
17:17 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h00
18:17 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75088
On time
17:49 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h58
18:47 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP30003
On time
18:20 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h00
19:20 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC74726
On time
18:49 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h58
19:47 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22675
On time
19:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h03
20:15 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP30010
On time
19:20 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h00
20:20 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75091
On time
19:52 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h57
20:49 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22676
On time
20:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h17
21:25 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22677
On time
20:14 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h58
21:12 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernV68996
On time
20:41 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h02
21:43 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75094_C7512620:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h01
21:51 Plymouth station (PLY)0 changesdirect
great_westernP30020
On time
21:11 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h59
22:10 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22680
On time
21:18 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h00
22:18 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22977
On time
21:31 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h06
22:37 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75096
On time
21:51 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h59
22:50 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP30025
On time
22:31 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h06
23:37 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
cross_countryC75098
On time
22:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h00
23:43 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22681
On time
23:34 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
0h58
00:32 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
Wednesday 4 February
great_westernP31287
On time
05:51 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h11
07:02 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect
great_westernP22963
On time
06:55 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1h10
08:05 Plymouth station (PLY)		0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY)

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Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:43, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 55m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance
58 km
Average train duration
1h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
22
Direct trains
22
Fastest train
55m
First train
07:43
Last train
23:34
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4

Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Plymouth station (PLY) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
£4
Great Western Rail frequency
14 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Learn more about Great Western Rail

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
57m
Cheapest Price
£5
CrossCountry frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about CrossCountry

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
57m
Cheapest Price
£45
Cross Country frequency
15 a day

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
54m
Cheapest Price
£41
first_great_western frequency
17 a day

FAQs: Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth station (PLY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The train journey from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) covers a distance of 58 km and takes approximately 55m. Trains run 22 per day.
The train distance from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) is 58 km.
The first train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) leaves at 7:43.
The last train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) departs at 23:34.
Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) run approximately 22 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY).
Yes, there is a direct train between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Plymouth station (PLY). The service operates 22 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western.
To get from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY).
The cheapest way to get from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth is considered scenic, offering views of the picturesque Devon countryside, the stunning coastline along the Dawlish stretch, and the River Exe estuary.
Yes, a day trip from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth is feasible. The journey takes 55m, covers a distance of 58 km, and there are 21 trains available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Plymouth station (PLY).

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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Plymouth station (PLY)

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The major train station for departures in Exeter is Exeter St Davids. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter St Davids for your trip from Exeter to Plymouth.
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Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
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Bike RentalBike Rental
information
address
Address
Exeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
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  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter St Davids
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station

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