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Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Exeter takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 32m
Duration
123 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Basingstoke to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 39m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 39m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 2h 39m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 2h 39m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 2h 39m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 123.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Exeter, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Exeter Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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