Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£10

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£14

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

1 h 8 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

1 h 13 m

Trains on 19 Sept

27

Distance

57 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) 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 Thomas (EXT) 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 £10.

Fast trains

To travel from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) you need to make at least one change.

  • Great Western RailwayC42682 · C42431
    16:081h27
    Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
    17:35Plymouth station (PLY)
    £101One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayY80267 · C42222
    14:421h31
    Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
    16:13Plymouth station (PLY)
    £101One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayC42478 · C42218
    13:421h29
    Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
    15:11Plymouth station (PLY)
    £101One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayC48022+CrossCountryW29867
    14:321h15
    Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
    15:47Plymouth station (PLY)
    £111One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayY80278+CrossCountryW29878
    16:341h13
    Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
    17:47Plymouth station (PLY)
    £111One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £15.

Distance: 57 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£15

Average Price

£13

Average Price

Cheapest

£12

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 48m

Average total duration

1h 18m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY):

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) costing on average £15.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Plymouth station (PLY) take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Exeter St Thomas (EXT) and Plymouth station (PLY) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.44. The journey takes 1h 11m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) train times

The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayC47976 · C424165:58 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h38
7:36 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayY41859 · C426497:03 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h29
8:32 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayY41862 · C424237:34 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h34
9:08 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayC47989 · W347788:11 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h23
9:34 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayC47992 · C424248:40 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h55
10:35 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42473 · C42424
On time
9:06 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h29
10:35 Plymouth station (PLY)
1 change
Great Western RailwayC47996+CrossCountryG011329:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h15
10:47 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42475 · C4242510:06 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h28
11:34 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayY80242 · C4221010:43 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h33
12:16 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42476 · C4221211:43 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h31
13:14 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayY80255 · C4221612:43 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h29
14:12 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42478 · C4221813:42 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h29
15:11 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayC48022+CrossCountryW2986714:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h15
15:47 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayY80267 · C4222214:42 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h31
16:13 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayY80273+CrossCountryW2987215:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h16
16:48 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42682 · C4243116:08 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h27
17:35 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayY80278+CrossCountryW2987816:34 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h13
17:47 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayY80280 · C4243217:08 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h31
18:39 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayY80283 · C4223017:43 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h39
19:22 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayY80288+CrossCountryG0115118:34 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h13
19:47 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayC48040 · C4223418:38 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h38
20:16 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayC48045 · C4223619:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h39
21:12 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayY80293+CrossCountryG0115619:39 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h08
20:47 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42480+CrossCountryG0116220:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h14
21:47 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change
Great Western RailwayC48050 · W3484321:03 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
1h35
22:38 Plymouth station (PLY)1 change

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CrossCountry as well as Great Western Railway offer trains services from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY)

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Trains from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 08:36, the last at 08:36. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 59m.

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 £5
Distance
57 km
Average train duration
1h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
59m
First train
8:36
Last train
8:36
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
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 £5

Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Exeter St Thomas (EXT) and Plymouth station (PLY) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 CrossCountry Duration
1h 11m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
£16
CrossCountry frequency
1 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

Great Western Railway

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 Great Western Railway Duration
59m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£6
Great Western Railway frequency
5 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

FAQs: Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) 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 Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £15.
The train journey from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) covers a distance of 57 km and takes approximately 59m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) is 57 km.
The first train from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) leaves at 8:36.
The last train from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) departs at 8:36.
Trains from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY).
To get from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY).
The cheapest way to get from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Exeter St Thomas to Plymouth is considered scenic, featuring picturesque views of the Devon countryside, the stunning coastline along the Dawlish sea wall, and the rolling hills of South Devon.
Yes, a day trip from Exeter St Thomas to Plymouth is feasible. The train journey takes 59m each way, the distance is 57 km, and the service runs 10 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY).

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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter St Thomas (EXT) and Plymouth station (PLY)

Most Exeter St Thomas (EXT) to Plymouth station (PLY) trains use the Exeter St Davids to Plymouth station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter St Thomas (EXT) and Plymouth station (PLY) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Exeter
Arrival train stations in Plymouth
Exeter St ThomasExeter St Thomas station, Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1AJWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Exeter St Thomas from Exeter city centre

Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainExmouth - Paignton · 21m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
BusA, B, C, E, P · 9m · £2 · every ~44 min

Exeter St Thomas train station facilities and services

Exeter St Thomas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Thomas.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Thomas: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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