The average train between Southampton Port and Exeter takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton Port 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.
Trains run hourly between Southampton Port and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton Port is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Southampton Port to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton Port to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Southampton Port station and arriving at Exeter station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Southampton Port to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Millbrook (Hants) station.
Southampton Port to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Southampton Port to Exeter train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Southampton Port and Exeter is 147.5 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Millbrook (Hants) to Exeter Central via Salisbury in around 3h 11m.