CrossCountry
Great Western Railway
Trains to Southampton from Exeter
| First train | 03:22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:18 | |
| Departure station | Exeter | |
| Arrival station | Southampton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 9m | |
| Distance | 94 miles (151 km) | |
| Frequency | 256 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators |
Travelling from Exeter to Southampton by train
If you're planning to travel from Exeter to Southampton, we're here to help!
On average, the train journey from Exeter to Southampton takes around 4 hours 18 minutes. There are normally 256 trains per day travelling from Exeter to Southampton.
You'll have to make 1 change on your journey to Southampton, as there are no direct trains.
Trains on this route are operated by Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry.
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Exeter to Southampton is right for you.
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