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Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth Harbour and Exeter takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 44m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisburytrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 11m
£51–108

Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth Harbour and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth Harbour is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 28m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 28m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 27m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 39m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 14m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 39m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 14m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 39m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 19m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 14m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter? 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Portsmouth Harbour, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter Central via Portsmouth Harbour and Salisbury in around 4h 11m.

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