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The average train between Southampton and Exeter takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Exeter at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Exeter St Davids station via Bristol Temple Meads station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Southampton to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
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The distance between Southampton and Exeter is 150.5 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Exeter St Davids via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 2m.
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