There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 53m£59–115Drive 126.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Exetercar 126.5 mi
2h 31m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 21m£34–62Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisburytrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 11m£51–107
Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Exeter is 153 miles. The road distance is 127.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter, including transfers.
Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth Harbour, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter St Davids via Portsmouth Harbour and Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Bampfylde Street via The Hard Interchange and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth Harbour to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Exeter.
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