The average train between Exeter and Southampton Port takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Southampton Port. 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 Southampton Port. 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 Port at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Southampton Port station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Exeter to Southampton Port train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Southampton Port train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Millbrook (Hants) station.
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The distance between Exeter and Southampton Port is 147.5 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to Millbrook (Hants) via Salisbury in around 2h 59m.