Southampton Central Station to Exeter Trains

Southampton Central Station to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton Central Station and Exeter takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton Central Station 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.

2h 41m
Duration: 112 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 2m

£45–108

Southampton Central Station to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton Central Station and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton Central Station is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:39 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:59 AM → 9:39 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:57 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 1:37 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
11:57 AM → 2:37 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:39 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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