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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Winchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Winchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $88, while a bus costs an average of $92.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Winchester:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Winchester costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
Tickets start at around $88 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-45.45. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Exeter to Winchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Winchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:10 AM8h10Exeter4:20 PMWinchester$681One-way0 transfers
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8:10 AM8h10Exeter4:20 PMWinchester$681One-way0 transfers
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4:55 PM5h20Exeter10:15 PMWinchester$1051One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Winchester:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Winchester costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Winchester 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 Winchester station (WIN).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Winchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Winchester by bus.
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