There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Exeter (Station) by train or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 31m£65–122Drive 105.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to Exeter (Station)car 105.1 mi
2h 16m£27–38Train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 33m£39–89
Southampton to Exeter (Station) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Exeter (Station) is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Exeter (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Exeter (Station). However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Southampton and Exeter (Station) is 156 miles. The road distance is 105.7 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Exeter (Station) without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 31m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Southampton to Exeter (Station), including transfers.
Southampton to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Southampton to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Exeter (Station) is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Southampton to Exeter (Station).
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What companies run services between Southampton, England and Exeter (Station), England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Cheeke Street via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, and Clifton Place in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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