The average train between Southport and Exeter takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport 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 every 2 hours between Southport and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Southport to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Southport to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Southport and Exeter is 326.8 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Exeter St Davids via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 20m.