The average train between Winchester and Exeter takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Winchester 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 Winchester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winchester is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Winchester station and arriving at Exeter station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Winchester to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Winchester station.
Winchester to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Winchester to Exeter train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Winchester and Exeter is 159.5 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Winchester to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 2h 49m.