The average train between University of Exeter and Southampton takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from University of Exeter to Southampton. 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 University of Exeter and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from University of Exeter is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Southampton at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter Central and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from University of Exeter to Southampton. However, there are services departing from University of Exeter station and arriving at Southampton station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
University of Exeter to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
University of Exeter to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your University of Exeter to Southampton train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between University of Exeter and Southampton is 150.8 km. The road distance is 182 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Exeter Central to Salisbury hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 49m.