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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bargate and arriving at Bampfylde Street via The Broadway and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Southampton to Exeter?

The distance between Southampton and Exeter is 127 miles. The road distance is 105.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Exeter without a car is to train via Westbury which takes 3h 3m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Southampton to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Exeter bus from?

Southampton to Exeter bus services, operated by Bluestar, depart from Bargate station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Exeter?

The best way to get from Southampton to Exeter is to train via Westbury which takes 3h 3m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Southampton to Exeter bus arrive?

Southampton to Exeter bus services, operated by Bluestar, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Exeter train arrive?

Southampton to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Exeter?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 928+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

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Train via Westbury
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Fareham - Bristol Parkway / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 3m
£52–105
Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bargate to Bus Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bampfylde Streetbus B9
5h 34m
£26–65
Drive 105.1 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Exetercar 105.1 mi
2h 16m
£26–38
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain Fareham - Bristol Parkway / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 3m
£45–102

Southampton to Exeter by train

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Distance: 126.4 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Exeter St Davids via Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bargate to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station, The Broadway, Avington Turn, and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 5h 34m.

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