Train Portsmouth to Exeter from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Exeter takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times per day 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 36m
Duration: 151 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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3h 47m

£62–125

Portsmouth to Exeter train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:27 PM → 10:28 PM
3h • 1 change
9:27 PM → 10:26 AM
Arrives next day
12h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:14 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 2:59 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
2:14 PM → 5:24 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 7:02 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:27 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 39m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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