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Exeter to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Portsmouth takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 37m
£56–124

Exeter to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 136.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Exeter Central to Portsmouth & Southsea via Salisbury in around 3h 37m.

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