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Southampton to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Exeter takes 3h 38m 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.

3h 38m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 9m
£63–118

Southampton to Exeter train times

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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 152 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Exeter St Davids via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 9m.

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