How to travel from Winchester to Exmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Exmouth is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Winchester to Exmouth by train, bus 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 via Southampton Central

Take the train to Southampton Central, Salisbury then Exeter Central and then to Exmouth.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Southampton City Centre Civic Centre then take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Exmouth.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance193km (120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Exmouth

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Exmouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £67 ($79) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Winchester and Exmouth is around 193km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Winchester and Exmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Winchester to Exmouth is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Exmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £67 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Exmouth. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Exmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basingstoke and Exeter Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Winchester and Exmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Winchester and Exmouth. We recommend that you drive to Exmouth. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Exmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter Central. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Exmouth is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Exmouth. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Winchester and Exmouth. The distance is around 193km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Exmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

How do I get from Winchester to Exmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Exmouth

Transport options from Winchester to Exmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Southampton Central + 1 similar
3h 5m
£68($80)
hourly217km (135 miles)
Train3h 15m
£79($95)
hourly246km (153 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 50m
£67($79)
every 3 hours242km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£34($40)
on demand193km (120 miles)

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Airports near Exmouth

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Exmouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Exmouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Exmouth