Portsmouth to Exeter by train
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Overview: trains from Portsmouth to Exeter
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Travelling from Portsmouth to Exeter by train
Want to know how to get from Portsmouth to Exeter by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Portsmouth to Exeter take around 2 hours and 54 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 173 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Portsmouth is scheduled to depart at around 04:25. The last departure is usually at around 23:24 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Portsmouth at around 05:19, with the last train leaving at around 23:39. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 23 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 49 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$99.45.
We think any time is a great time to visit Exeter, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Exeter.
Is there a direct train from Portsmouth to Exeter?
The journey between Portsmouth and Exeter usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Portsmouth 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 at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Portsmouth to Exeter?
The Portsmouth to Exeter train travel takes about 2 hours and 54 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Portsmouth to Exeter train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Exeter leaving Portsmouth at around 04:25 and the last train leaving at around 23:24 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Portsmouth at around 05:19, with the final departure at 23:39.
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