The average train between Southsea and Exeter takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Southsea 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 hourly between Southsea and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Southsea is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Southsea to Exeter? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southsea to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Southsea station and arriving at Exeter station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Southsea to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Fratton station.
Southsea to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Southsea to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Southsea and Exeter is 171.5 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Fratton to Exeter Central via Salisbury in around 3h 43m.