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

The cheapest way to get from Southsea to Exeter is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southsea to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Southsea and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Southsea to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Southsea Shops and arriving at Bampfylde Street via The Hard Interchange and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Southsea and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Southsea to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Fratton and arriving at Exeter Central via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Southsea to Exeter?

The distance between Southsea and Exeter is 137 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southsea to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Southsea to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southsea to Exeter bus from?

Southsea to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Southsea to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Southsea to Exeter?

The best way to get from Southsea to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Southsea to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southsea to Exeter train arrive?

Southsea to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Southsea to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Southsea to Exeter is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Southsea to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Southsea to Exeter - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Southsea to Exeter by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fratton to Salisburytrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 45m
£56–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B25
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bampfylde Streetbus B9
6h 37m
£29–74
Drive 127.2 mi
1. Drive from Southsea to Exetercar 127.2 mi
2h 31m
£31–45

Southsea to Exeter by train

108Weekly Trains

3h 45mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.9 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Fratton to Exeter Central via Salisbury in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southsea Shops to Bampfylde Street via The Hard Interchange and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 6h 37m.

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