The average train between Exeter (Station) and Southampton takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter (Station) to Southampton. 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 Exeter (Station) and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter (Station) is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Southampton at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter Central and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter (Station) to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Exeter (Station) station and arriving at Southampton station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Exeter (Station) to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter (Station) to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Exeter (Station) to Southampton train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Exeter (Station) and Southampton is 150.2 km. The road distance is 181 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Exeter Central to Salisbury hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 47m.