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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. 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 bus costs an average of $92, while a flight costs an average of $890.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $890 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Exeter to Winchester
Compare the available ways to get from Exeter to Winchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Winchester:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Winchester costing on average $94.
A bus is $798 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Winchester costing on average $890.
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$51. The journey takes 2h 42m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Winchester
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.

9:10 AM 6h10 Exeter 3:20 PM Winchester $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:10 AM 6h10 Exeter 3:20 PM Winchester $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:10 AM 6h10 Exeter 3:20 PM Winchester $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Winchester:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Winchester costing on average $94.
A bus is $798 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Winchester costing on average $890.
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights 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).
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Winchester by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Winchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Winchester by bus.
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