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Portsmouth to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Exeter takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 40m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 53m
£57–121

Portsmouth to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 136.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Exeter Central via Salisbury in around 3h 53m.

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