The average train between Exeter and Portsmouth Harbour takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Exeter and Portsmouth Harbour. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Portsmouth Harbour at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Exeter to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Portsmouth Harbour train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth Harbour station.
Book your Exeter to Portsmouth Harbour train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Exeter and Portsmouth Harbour is 170.4 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to Portsmouth Harbour via Salisbury and Portsmouth Harbour in around 3h 52m.