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The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to Exmouth
Showing times and prices for 10 Nov
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
164 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Exmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Exmouth will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Portsmouth for Exmouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
03:254h54
Portsmouth08:19Exmouth
£521One-way
0 changes
09:274h50
Portsmouth14:17Exmouth
£611One-way
0 changes
09:274h50
Portsmouth14:17Exmouth
£611One-way
0 changes
03:254h54
Portsmouth08:19Exmouth
£521One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to Exmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Exmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, and a coach costs an average of £31.
Distance: 164 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Portsmouth to Exmouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Exmouth trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 01:28
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:37 Portsmouth | 5h43 | 11:20 Exmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Exmouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Portsmouth to Exmouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 16:29. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 3h 50m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 00:19 |
Last train 16:29 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Portsmouth to Exmouth trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Portsmouth and Exmouth from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 52m
Cheapest Price
£81
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 25m
Cheapest Price
£24
South Western Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 44m
Cheapest Price
£143
first_great_western frequency
15 a day
FAQs: Portsmouth to Exmouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to Exmouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully explore Exmouth, including the Ningaloo Reef, Cape Range National Park, and local attractions, plan for a stay of 3 to 5 days.
Booking trains from Portsmouth to Exmouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Portsmouth to Exmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £36.
To get from Portsmouth to Exmouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Portsmouth to Exmouth is 164 km.
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Exmouth is by train, costing approximately £24.
The train journey from Portsmouth to Exmouth covers a distance of 164 km and takes approximately 3h 50m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train station in Portsmouth that goes to Exmouth is Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS), and it arrives at Exmouth station (EXM).
The first train from Portsmouth to Exmouth leaves at 0:19.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Portsmouth to Exmouth.
The last train from Portsmouth to Exmouth departs at 16:29.
Yes, you can take the train from Portsmouth to Exmouth.
Trains from Portsmouth to Exmouth run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Portsmouth to Exmouth.
There is no night train service from Portsmouth to Exmouth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Exmouth
Portsmouth
Exmouth
The major train station for departures in Portsmouth is Portsmouth & Southsea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth & Southsea for your trip from Portsmouth to Exmouth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth & Southsea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth Harbour
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
The major train station for arrivals in Exmouth is Exmouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exmouth for your journey to Exmouth from Portsmouth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 15:20 Saturday 06:45 - 15:20 Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Marks and Spencers is adjacent to the station entrance.
Parking
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform. Only one platform in use. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Exmouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Car Park on estuary side of Station (Rear of the Station)
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