The cheapest and fastest trains from Truro to Exeter
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Truro to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Truro to Exeter will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Truro to Exeter you need to make at least 2 changes.
V55436 · GW147300 · P22604 · P33359
V55434 · GW146900 · P29739 · P23194
V55425 · GW147100 · P22605
V55434 · GW146900 · P29739
V55425 · GW147100 · P22605 · P33366
V55436 · GW147300 · P22604
V55425 · GW147100 · P22605
V55434 · GW167000 · P22668+
P61242
V55434 · GW146900 · P29739
V55434 · GW167000 · P22668 · P33374Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Truro to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 119 km
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£21 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Truro to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for Truro to Exeter trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V55437+ XC059300+ P22664 · P23177 | On time 08:24 Truro station (TRU) | 3h42 | 12:06 Exeter Central (EXC) | 3 changes | |
V55436 · GW147300 · P22604+ P61221 | On time 08:54 Truro station (TRU) | 3h34 | 12:28 Exeter Central (EXC) | 3 changes | |
V55436 · GW147300 · P22604 · P33359 | On time 08:54 Truro station (TRU) | 3h38 | 12:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
V55436 · GW147300 · P22604 | On time 08:54 Truro station (TRU) | 3h18 | 12:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
V55435 · GW167400+ C75192+ P23178 | On time 09:29 Truro station (TRU) | 3h38 | 13:07 Exeter Central (EXC) | 3 changes | |
V55425 · GW147100 · P22605+ P61232 | On time 09:53 Truro station (TRU) | 3h35 | 13:28 Exeter Central (EXC) | 3 changes | |
V55425 · GW147100 · P22605 | On time 09:53 Truro station (TRU) | 3h20 | 13:13 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
V55425 · GW147100 · P22605 · P33366 | On time 09:53 Truro station (TRU) | 3h38 | 13:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
V55434 · GW146900 · P29739 · P23194 | On time 10:58 Truro station (TRU) | 3h48 | 14:46 Exeter Central (EXC) | 3 changes | |
V55434 · GW146900 · P29739 | On time 10:58 Truro station (TRU) | 3h31 | 14:29 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
V55434 · GW167000 · P22668+ P61242 | On time 10:58 Truro station (TRU) | 3h30 | 14:28 Exeter Central (EXC) | 3 changes | |
V55434 · GW167000 · P22668 · P33374 | On time 10:58 Truro station (TRU) | 3h33 | 14:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
V55433 · GW164300 · P22608 · P33381 | On time 11:29 Truro station (TRU) | 4h03 | 15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
K46989+ GW164300 · P22608 · P33381 | On time 11:55 Truro station (TRU) | 3h37 | 15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
V55432 · GW146500 · P22610 · P33390 | On time 12:54 Truro station (TRU) | 3h38 | 16:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Truro to Exeter
Trains from Truro to Exeter run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 22:29 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Truro to Exeter trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Truro and Exeter from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Truro to Exeter train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Truro to Exeter 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 Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Truro and Exeter
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 20:05 Saturday 06:40 - 19:05 Sunday 09:15 - 19:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms 1 & 2 from the main road side buildings. Access to platform 3 via the footbridges and level crossing. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2 & 3
- Waiting rooms location: P3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- 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
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
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