The average train between Southsea and Exeter takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Southsea and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southsea is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southsea to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Southsea station and arriving at Exeter station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
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 St Davids station.
Book your Southsea to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southsea and Exeter is 171.5 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Fratton to Exeter St Davids via Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 43m.