The average train between North Devon and Southampton takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from North Devon 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 North Devon and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Devon is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from North Devon to Southampton? 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 North Devon to Southampton. However, there are services departing from North Devon station and arriving at Southampton station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
North Devon to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
North Devon to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your North Devon to Southampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between North Devon and Southampton is 186.8 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Southampton Central via Exeter St Davids and Salisbury in around 4h 23m.