Train Southampton to Exeter from £53 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Exeter takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. 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.

2h 42m
Duration: 112 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain Fareham - Bristol Parkway / ...
Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...

3h 3m

£45–102

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 11:41 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

5:09 PM → 7:37 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
6:10 PM → 8:39 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:10 PM → 9:38 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
8:10 PM → 10:40 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

9:57 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 1:37 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
11:57 AM → 2:37 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:39 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:39 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 29m • 1 change

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