Southampton to Exeter Central Trains

Southampton to Exeter Central trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Exeter Central takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Exeter Central. 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 43m
Duration: 153 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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3h 14m

£62–117

Southampton to Exeter Central train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Exeter Central. 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 Central at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:57 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
11:57 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:29 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Exeter Central? 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.