Trains tickets from Southampton to Exeter

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 25 February at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton Central
    Arrival time: 25 February at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 February at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton Central
    Arrival time: 25 February at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 February at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton Central
    Arrival time: 25 February at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 February at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton Central
    Arrival time: 25 February at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 February at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: Southampton Central
    Arrival time: 25 February at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Southampton to Exeter: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$88
Average train trip duration2h 48m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure08:30
Distance94 miles
Latest train departure16:10

Southampton to Exeter Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Southampton - Exeter

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Exeter cost?

    The average train ticket price from Southampton to Exeter is US$88. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Southampton to Exeter is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Southampton to Exeter?

    A train trip between Southampton and Exeter is around 2h 48m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 37m. This is the time it takes to travel the 94 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Southampton and Exeter?

    The number of trains from Southampton to Exeter can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Southampton to Exeter by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Southampton to Exeter?

    When taking the train from Southampton to Exeter, you can travel comfortably and safely with Great Western Railway.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Southampton to Exeter as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$73 to US$87 for a train ticket from Southampton to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$73, which is on 2025-02-25.

About Train Travel

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Exeter, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Southampton and Exeter, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Southampton to Exeter while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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