Exeter to Southampton train

Cheap train tickets from Exeter to Southampton

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South Western Railway
05:14AMExeter Central2h26 07:40AMSouthampton Central
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South Western Railway
06:45AMExeter Central2h45 09:30AMSouthampton Central
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First Great Western Service
06:52AMExeter St Davids2h11 09:03AMSouthampton Central
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South Western Railway
07:29AMExeter Central2h33 10:02AMSouthampton Central
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South Western Railway
08:28AMExeter Central2h34 11:02AMSouthampton Central
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Train schedule from Exeter to Southampton

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 28
South Western Railway
05:14AMExeter Central2h26 07:40AMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
South Western Railway
06:45AMExeter Central2h45 09:30AMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
First Great Western Service
06:52AMExeter St Davids2h11 09:03AMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
South Western Railway
07:29AMExeter Central2h33 10:02AMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
South Western Railway
08:28AMExeter Central2h34 11:02AMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
First Great Western Service
09:43AMExeter St Davids2h19 12:02PMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
South Western Railway
10:30AMExeter Central2h32 01:02PMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
First Great Western Service
11:42AMExeter St Davids2h22 02:04PMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
South Western Railway
12:30PMExeter Central2h33 03:03PMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
First Great Western Service
01:43PMExeter St Davids2h19 04:02PMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
First Great Western Service
02:54PMExeter St Davids2h08 05:02PMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
First Great Western Service
03:42PMExeter St Davids2h20 06:02PMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
South Western Railway
04:29PMExeter Central2h33 07:02PMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
First Great Western Service
05:51PMExeter St Davids2h12 08:03PMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
South Western Railway
06:30PMExeter Central2h33 09:03PMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
First Great Western Service
07:55PMExeter St Davids2h10 10:05PMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
South Western Railway
08:30PMExeter Central2h36 11:06PMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
South Western Railway
10:30PMExeter Central7h48 06:18AMSouthampton Central
1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Exeter to Southampton

Showing times and prices for Mar 28

Fastest Journey

2 h 8 m

Average

2 h 12 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

151 km

It's difficult to get from Exeter to Southampton without transferring at least once.

First Great Western Service
02:54PMExeter St Davids2h08 05:02PMSouthampton Central
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First Great Western Service
07:55PMExeter St Davids2h10 10:05PMSouthampton Central
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First Great Western Service
06:52AMExeter St Davids2h11 09:03AMSouthampton Central
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First Great Western Service
05:51PMExeter St Davids2h12 08:03PMSouthampton Central
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First Great Western Service
09:43AMExeter St Davids2h19 12:02PMSouthampton Central
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Overview: Train from Exeter to Southampton

distanceDistance93 miles (150 km)
frequencyTrain frequency17 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersSouth Western Railway or Great Western Railway

Trains from Exeter to Southampton cover the 93 miles (150 km) long route taking on average 2 h 39 min with our travel partners like South Western Railway or Great Western Railway. Normally, there are 17 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Exeter St Davids and arrive in Southampton Central.

Train companies: South Western Railway from Exeter to Southampton trains

South Western Railway will get you to Southampton from Exeter at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

Enjoy a smooth and easy route from Exeter to Southampton with South Western Railway! As an official travel partner of South Western Railway, Omio can help you search current train schedules and timetables from South Western Railway, compare the best routes from Exeter to Southampton as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable South Western Railway Exeter to Southampton train ticket available today. If you search for South Western Railway tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a line at the train station in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way train from Exeter to Southampton on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 93 miles (150 km) journey to Southampton from Exeter with ease and comfort on a train with South Western Railway.

Train information from Exeter to Southampton with South Western Railway:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 3 min
  • South Western Railway frequency: 9 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Exeter to Southampton

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to Southampton.
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The Exeter to Southampton train distance is approximately 93 miles (150 km).
On average the Exeter to Southampton train travel time is 2 h 39 min  for the 93 mile (150 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

When departing from Exeter, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Exeter St Davids, Exeter Central and Exeter St Thomas. When arriving in Southampton, you can end your route in train stations like Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway and Southampton, Town Quay.

Omio customers book a train from Exeter St Davids   to Southampton Central   most frequently for this route.

Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Exeter St Davids and need to travel around 1.9 miles (3 km) from the city center to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Southampton most often arrive at Southampton Central and need to travel around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from this train station to the city center.

Take the Exeter to Southampton train with South Western Railway or Great Western Railway. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey from Exeter to Southampton as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
On average, there are 17 trains a day from Exeter to Southampton. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
The earliest train departing from Exeter to Southampton leaves at 5: 14 AM. The last train departing from Exeter to Southampton leaves at 11: 04 PM. You can find the latest Exeter to Southampton train schedule on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Exeter
Southampton
Exeter St Davids is the most popular Exeter railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Exeter for your trip to Southampton.
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Public transit options for Exeter St Davids
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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Public transit options for Exeter Central
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
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Public transit options for Exeter St Thomas
Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
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