Train Exeter to Southampton from £55 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Southampton takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Southampton. 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 54m
Duration: 112 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 33m

£45–103

Exeter to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

10:30 PM → 6:18 AM
Arrives next day
7h 48m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:40 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:40 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:46 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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