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Explore cheap prices from Penzance to Exeter

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Penzance to Exeter, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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Fri23May

£5.00

Sat24May

£5.00

Sun25May

£5.00

Mon26May

£5.00

Tue27May

£5.00

Wed28May

£5.00

Thu29May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Penzance to Exeter train prices and times

Planning a journey from Penzance to Exeter? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £5.00, with average prices for this route around £6.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Fri, May 23
Sat, May 24
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Sun, May 25
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Mon, May 26
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Tue, May 27
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Wed, May 28
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Thu, May 29
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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:03 Penzance	07:50 Exeter St Davids	2h 47m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:40 Penzance	08:52 Exeter St Davids	3h 12m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:05 Penzance	09:14 Exeter St Davids	3h 9m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:28 Penzance	09:24 Exeter St Davids	2h 56m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:28 Penzance	10:06 Exeter St Thomas	3h 38m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:10 Penzance	10:13 Paris	3h 3m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Penzance to Exeter train route details

First train

05:03

Last train

21:45

Departure station

Penzance

Arrival station

Exeter

Journey time

2h 47m

Distance

99 miles

Price

£5.00*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Penzance to Exeter

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Penzance to Exeter during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Penzance to Exeter for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Penzance to Exeter, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket, and you won’t even need to leave the train… or often your seat!.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Penzance to Exeter ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Penzance to Exeter more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Penzance to Exeter train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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