Train Southampton to Exeter from £66 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Exeter takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day 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 44m
Duration: 126 mi
Distance: £66
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Westbury

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3h 3m

£57–105

Southampton to Exeter train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Southampton and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

9:57 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
11:57 AM → 2:59 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
2:57 PM → 5:24 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
3:57 PM → 7:02 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:07 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:07 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:07 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:07 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 10, 2026

6:47 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:07 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:08 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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