What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Southampton is to bus and line 1 bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter (Station) and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter (Station) to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at WestQuay via Avington Turn and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter (Station) and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter (Station) to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Exeter Central and arriving at Southampton Central via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Exeter (Station) to Southampton?

The distance between Exeter (Station) and Southampton is 113 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter (Station) to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Exeter (Station) to Southampton?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Exeter (Station) to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter (Station) to Southampton bus from?

Exeter (Station) to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter (Station) to Southampton train from?

Exeter (Station) to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.

Train or bus from Exeter (Station) to Southampton?

The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £25 - £35 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Exeter (Station) to Southampton bus arrive?

Exeter (Station) to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

What is the time difference between Exeter (Station) and Southampton?

Southampton is 1h behind Exeter (Station). It is currently 3:55 AM in Exeter (Station) and 2:55 AM in Southampton.

Where does the Exeter (Station) to Southampton train arrive?

Exeter (Station) to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Exeter (Station) to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter (Station) to Southampton is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Exeter (Station) to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter (Station) to Southampton?

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Exeter (Station) to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter (Station) to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2h 48m
£50–117
Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B9
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to WestQuaybus 1 / ...
4h 54m
£25–35
Drive 105.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter (Station) to Southamptoncar 105.3 mi
2h 16m
£26–38
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain Bristol Parkway - Fareham / ...
3h 35m
£81–176

Exeter (Station) to Southampton by foot and train

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Distance: 112.8 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Exeter (Station), England and Southampton, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Exeter Central to Salisbury hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to WestQuay via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Avington Turn, The Broadway, and Bus Station in around 4h 54m.

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