How to travel from Exeter to Winchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Exeter and Winchester is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Exeter to Winchester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Salisbury

Take the train to Salisbury.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £61($72)
Operated by

South Western Railway

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Drive

Drive to Winchester.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Winchester

There are several options for getting from Exeter to Winchester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).

The distance between Exeter and Winchester is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Exeter and Winchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Winchester is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exeter and Winchester. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Exeter to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basingstoke. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

South Western Railway and Great Western Railway run train services between Exeter and Winchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Exeter and Winchester. We recommend that you drive to Winchester. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Basingstoke. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Exeter and Winchester. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).

How do I get from Exeter to Winchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Winchester

Transport options from Exeter to Winchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Salisbury + 2 similar
2h 40m
£61($72)
hourly201km (125 miles)
Train2h 45m
£73($86)
hourly229km (142 miles)
Train via Salisbury3h 15m
£62($73)
hourly204km (127 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£33($39)
on demand190km (118 miles)

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Airports near Winchester

The following major airports near Winchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Winchester
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Winchester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Winchester