Day trip from Plymouth to Exeter
Exeter lies 59 km (36 mi) north-east of Plymouth, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 59 km (36 mi) apart, Exeter is a realistic day trip from Plymouth: about 57 min each way by road.
| Plymouth | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 260,203 | 130,709 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | PL2–PL4 | EX2 |
What to see in Exeter
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery | 340,000 | 2012 |
The busiest is Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery at 340,000 visitors in 2012. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Exeter
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Staying in Exeter
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Common questions
How far is Exeter from Plymouth?
59 km (36 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Plymouth; by road roughly 71 km (44 mi).
How long does it take to get from Plymouth to Exeter by road?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Plymouth and Exeter?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.