The average train between Exeter and Winchester takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Winchester. 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 Winchester. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Winchester at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Winchester. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Winchester station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Exeter to Winchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Winchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Winchester station.
Book your Exeter to Winchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Exeter and Winchester is 159.5 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Winchester via Reading in around 2h 57m.