The average train between Exeter and Winchester takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. 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 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Winchester at 11:26 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 Winchester. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Winchester station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Exeter to Winchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Winchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
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The distance between Exeter and Winchester is 159.5 km. The road distance is 229 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Exeter Central to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £50–120 and the journey takes 2h 25m.