What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Southampton is to bus and line 1 bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Southampton?

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

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter 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 37m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Exeter Central and arriving at Southampton Central via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Exeter to Southampton?

The distance between Exeter and Southampton is 113 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £26 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Southampton?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Exeter to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Southampton?

The best way to get from Exeter to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £26 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £25 - £35 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Exeter to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Southampton?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Exeter to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 1 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter 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 / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain Bristol Parkway - Fareham / ...
2h 35m
£27–61
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 37m
£25–35
Drive 105.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Southamptoncar 105.4 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 13m
£31–151

Exeter to Southampton by train

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Distance: 112.1 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Exeter Central to Southampton Central via Salisbury in around 2h 35m. 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 37m.

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