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Southampton to Exeter by train
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First train05:15
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Last train23:40
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey2hr 18m
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Distance155 kilometres
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Trains per Day39
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Avg. journey time2hr 52m
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Train Operators
Travelling from Southampton to Exeter by train
Fast trains from Southampton to Exeter take around 2 hours and 18 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 155 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Southampton and Exeter.
1. Are there direct trains from Southampton to Exeter?
Journeys between Southampton and Exeter usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 36 departures on the route from Southampton to Exeter every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 46 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Southampton to Exeter?
The Southampton to Exeter train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 18 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Southampton to Exeter train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Exeter is usually scheduled to depart Southampton around 05:15 and the last train is around 23:38. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Southampton around 05:09, and the last at 23:40.

What's the Southampton to Exeter train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Southampton to Exeter are $20.86.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $20 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $50. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Southampton to Exeter train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Southampton to Exeter by train.
Which train companies operate between Southampton and Exeter?
More than one train company operates on the route from Southampton to Exeter, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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