The average train between Exeter and Southall takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Southall. 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 Exeter and Southall. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Southall at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Southall. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Southall station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Exeter to Southall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Southall train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southall station.
Book your Exeter to Southall train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Exeter and Southall is 237 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Southall via Reading in around 2h 42m.