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Exeter to Southampton Central Station trains

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The average train between Exeter and Southampton Central Station takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Southampton Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 56m
Duration
112 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Exeter to Southampton Central Station train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Southampton Central Station. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Southampton Central Station at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 32m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 32m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 33m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway10h 47m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 33m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 34m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 25m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 47m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 25m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 47m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 25m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 47m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 25m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 47m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 25m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 47m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Southampton Central Station? 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.

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  • Distance: 112.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Exeter Central to Southampton Central via Salisbury in around 2h 34m.

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