The average train between Southampton and Exmouth takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Exmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Southampton and Exmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Exmouth at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Exmouth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Exmouth. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Exmouth station via Exeter Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Southampton to Exmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.
Southampton to Exmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Southampton to Exmouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Southampton and Exmouth is 144.1 km. The road distance is 197 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Salisbury to Exeter Central hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 50m.