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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton Central Station and Exeter takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. 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.

3h 39m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 10:22 PM which arrives into Exeter at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 33m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 16m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 16m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country2h 53m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton Central Station 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 Southampton Central Station to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 152 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Exeter St Davids via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 2m.

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