How to get from Southampton International Airport to Exeter by bus and train?

From Southampton International Airport to Exeter by bus and train

To get from Southampton International Airport to Exeter in Exeter, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Southampton Airport Parkway station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 4 bus from St Davids Station, St Davids station to Portland House, Exeter City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 44
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Southampton Airport Parkway
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southampton International Airport
    Spitfire Loop
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Newquay
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    104 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station, St Davids
    ID dvndmawd
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Cranbrook
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland House, Exeter City Centre
    ID dvngpama
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    New North Road
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Southampton International Airport to Exeter by train

To get from Southampton International Airport to Exeter in Exeter, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Southampton Airport Parkway station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Exeter Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Southampton Airport Parkway
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southampton International Airport
    Spitfire Loop
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Newquay
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    104 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exmouth
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter Central
    3 min
  • 8
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    New North Road
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southampton International Airport to Exeter
The distance between Southampton International Airport, Exeter and Exeter, Exeter is approximately 180.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southampton International Airport to Exeter by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Exeter – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Southampton International Airport

Southampton International Airport is located at Spitfire Loop, Exeter and the nearest public transport station is Airport Terminal, Southampton Airport.

Train stations close to Southampton International Airport:

  • Southampton Airport Parkway

Bus stations close to Southampton International Airport:

  • Swaythling
  • Eastleigh
  • St Denys
Public transport stations close to Exeter, Exeter

Exeter is located at New North Road, Exeter and the nearest public transport station is Sidwell Street, Exeter City Centre.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Exeter St Thomas
  • Exeter St Davids
  • Pinhoe

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • Sidwell Street, Exeter City Centre
  • High Street, Exeter City Centre
  • Portland House, Exeter City Centre
Related Routes

From Southampton International Airport to Exeter by train

To get from Southampton International Airport to Exeter in Exeter, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Southampton Airport Parkway station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Exeter Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Southampton Airport Parkway
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southampton International Airport
    Spitfire Loop
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Newquay
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    104 min
  • 6
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exmouth
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter Central
    3 min
  • 8
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    New North Road
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southampton International Airport to Exeter?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southampton International Airport to Exeter?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Southampton International Airport and Exeter?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southampton International Airport to Exeter?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Manchester Piccadilly station near Southampton International Airport in Eastleigh to Reading station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Reading station near Exeter in Exeter.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southampton International Airport to Exeter by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Southampton International Airport in Eastleigh and Exeter in Exeter by train and bus is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southampton International Airport to get to Exeter?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Manchester Piccadilly station near Southampton International Airport in Eastleigh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southampton International Airport and Exeter?

    Get off the train at the Reading stop, which is closest to Exeter in Exeter.

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