The average train between Exeter and Portsmouth Harbour takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Portsmouth Harbour. 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 every 3 hours between Exeter and Portsmouth Harbour. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Portsmouth Harbour at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 9m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Exeter to Portsmouth Harbour? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via Westbury (Wilts) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Exeter to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
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The distance between Exeter and Portsmouth Harbour is 170.4 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Portsmouth Harbour via Westbury (Wilts) and Portsmouth Harbour in around 3h 38m.