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

By bus and train

To get from Exeter to Southampton in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 6A bus from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre station to St Davids Station, St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Westbury (Wilts) station to Southampton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6A6A
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paris Street, Exeter City Centre
    ID dvndmjmt
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Okehampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Davids Station, St Davids
    ID dvndmawd
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westbury (Wilts)
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 8
    Ride to train station Southampton Central
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Exeter to Southampton in South West, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter Central station to Salisbury station. Next, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Salisbury station to Southampton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Exeter Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter Central
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salisbury
    106 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station Southampton Central
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Exeter to Southampton

The distance between Exeter, South West and Southampton, South West is approximately 127.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter to Southampton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Exeter

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

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Pinhoe
  • Exeter St Thomas
  • Exeter St Davids

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • Paris Street, Exeter City Centre
  • High Street, Exeter City Centre
  • Sidwell Street, Exeter City Centre

Public transport stations close to Southampton, South West

Southampton is located at Southampton, South West and the nearest public transport station is Central Station, Southampton City Centre.

Train stations close to Southampton:

  • Southampton Central

Bus stations close to Southampton:

  • Central Station, Southampton City Centre
  • Seacity Museum, Southampton City Centre
  • Asda & Marlands, Southampton City Centre

By train

To get from Exeter to Southampton in South West, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter Central station to Salisbury station. Next, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Salisbury station to Southampton Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Exeter Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter Central
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salisbury
    106 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station Southampton Central
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 6A, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Southampton?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Exeter to Southampton?

    The 6A bus line goes from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre station near Exeter in Exeter to Okehampton station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Southampton Central station near Southampton in South West.

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

    The total travel time between Exeter in Exeter and Southampton in South West by bus and train is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Exeter to get to Southampton?

    Get on the 6A bus from the Paris Street, Exeter City Centre stop near Exeter in Exeter.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Exeter and Southampton?

    Get off the bus at the Southampton Central station, which is closest to Southampton in South West.

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