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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €19, and a bus costs an average of €28.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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€45 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Exeter to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Southampton:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Southampton costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
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