Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Time for a ride on Britain's most iconic train, the 50 year old HST! Travelling with GWR aboard a short-set HST, along some of the country's most scenic railways from Exeter to Penzance.

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Journey Details:
Origin: Exeter St Davids
Destination: Penzance
Company: Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train: UK Class 43 + Mk3 Coaches (HST)
Accommodation: Standard Class Seat (2nd)
Time: 3 hours 11 minutes, arrived on-time
Distance: 131 miles / 211 kilometres
Price: £30.00

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