Portsmouth to Exeter Trains

Portsmouth to Exeter trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Exeter takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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
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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...

4h 5m

£51–107

Portsmouth to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:27 PM → 5:39 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
4:29 PM → 7:36 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
5:29 PM → 8:38 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

Portsmouth to Exeter trains

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Portsmouth to Exeter train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:27 PM → 5:39 PM

3:27 PM → 6:38 PM

4:29 PM → 7:36 PM

5:29 PM → 8:38 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:40 AM

7:24 AM → 10:39 AM

8:27 AM → 11:37 AM

9:27 AM → 12:37 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:40 AM

7:24 AM → 10:39 AM

8:27 AM → 11:37 AM

9:27 AM → 12:37 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:40 AM

7:24 AM → 10:39 AM

8:27 AM → 11:37 AM

9:27 AM → 12:37 PM

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Portsmouth to Exeter train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:27 PM → 5:39 PM

3:27 PM → 6:38 PM

4:29 PM → 7:36 PM

5:29 PM → 8:38 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:40 AM

7:24 AM → 10:39 AM

8:27 AM → 11:37 AM

9:27 AM → 12:37 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:40 AM

7:24 AM → 10:39 AM

8:27 AM → 11:37 AM

9:27 AM → 12:37 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:40 AM

7:24 AM → 10:39 AM

8:27 AM → 11:37 AM

9:27 AM → 12:37 PM

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

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