The average train between Eastleigh and Exeter takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastleigh 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.
Trains run hourly between Eastleigh and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eastleigh is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eastleigh to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Eastleigh station and arriving at Exeter station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Eastleigh to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Eastleigh station.
Eastleigh to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Eastleigh to Exeter train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Eastleigh and Exeter is 155.2 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Eastleigh to Exeter Central via Salisbury in around 3h 32m.