Southampton to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Exeter takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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

Train via Bristol

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3h 8m

£62–117

Southampton to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:10 PM → 5:31 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
3:10 PM → 6:06 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
4:10 PM → 7:43 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
5:09 PM → 8:43 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:57 AM → 12:54 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
11:57 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.