Bournemouth to Exeter train with Great Western Railway

Tue, 29 Sept
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Exeter

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 29 Sept

Cheapest price on 29 Sept

$71

Average ticket price on 29 Sept

$79

Fastest journey on 29 Sept

3 h 20 m

Average journey duration on 29 Sept

4 h 7 m

Trains on 29 Sept

4

Distance

116 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bournemouth to Exeter will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $71.

Fast trains

On Tue, 29 Sept, we found 4 trains from Bournemouth to Exeter, including 4 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 38 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.

  • South Western Railway
    8:04 AM4h38
    Bournemouth
    12:42 PMExeter
    $711One-way
    0 changes
  • South Western Railway
    7:04 AM4h38
    Bournemouth
    11:42 AMExeter
    $721One-way
    0 changes
  • South Western Railway
    8:22 AM3h20
    Bournemouth
    11:42 AMExeter
    $761One-way
    0 changes
  • South Western Railway
    5:55 AM3h50
    Bournemouth
    9:45 AMExeter
    $971One-way
    0 changes

Live departures

Bournemouth to Exeter train times

The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Exeter trains for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayG15004 · W34788+South Western RailwayL84195 · L78751
On time
6:04 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h50
11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayC03033 · W34782 · G15229+South Western RailwayL78751
On time
6:04 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h17
10:21 AM St James' Park (SJP)		3 changes
South Western RailwayL78751 · L84195 · L79315+Great Western RailwayC48004
On time
6:04 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h28
11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayC03033 · W34782 · C48000+South Western RailwayL78751
On time
6:04 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h29
10:33 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15004 · W34788+South Western RailwayL78751
On time
6:04 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h50
11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15004 · W34788 · Y80251+South Western RailwayL78751
On time
6:04 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
6h17
12:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)		3 changes
South Western RailwayL78751 · L84195 · L79315+Great Western RailwayY80244
On time
6:04 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h17
11:21 AM St James' Park (SJP)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15004+CrossCountryG01135+Great Western RailwayC48010+South Western RailwayL78751
On time
6:04 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
6h28
12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
South Western RailwayL78751 · L84195 · L79315
On time
6:04 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h02
11:06 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC03033 · W34782+South Western RailwayL78751
On time
6:04 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h04
10:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00851+Great Western RailwayW34782
On time
6:30 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h38
10:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		1 change
CrossCountryG00851+Great Western RailwayW34782 · C48000
On time
6:30 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h03
10:33 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00851+Great Western RailwayW34782 · G15229
On time
6:30 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h51
10:21 AM St James' Park (SJP)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00851+South Western RailwayL84195 · L79315+Great Western RailwayC48004
On time
6:30 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h02
11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
CrossCountryG00851+South Western RailwayL84195 · L79315+Great Western RailwayY80244
On time
6:30 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h51
11:21 AM St James' Park (SJP)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15005 · W34788+South Western RailwayL804987:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h55
11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
South Western RailwayL80498+Great Western RailwayG15005+South Western RailwayL79342+Great Western RailwayC48015
On time
7:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h32
1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15005+CrossCountryG01138+Great Western RailwayC48015+South Western RailwayL804987:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h32
1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
South Western RailwayL80498+Great Western RailwayG15005+South Western RailwayL793427:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h07
1:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15005 · W34788 · C48010+South Western RailwayL804987:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h33
12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
CrossCountryG00858+Great Western RailwayW34791+South Western RailwayL80498
Delayed
8:33 AM 7:59 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h04
12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00858+Great Western RailwayW34791 · C48010+South Western RailwayL80498
Delayed
8:33 AM 7:59 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h33
12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayC48896 · W34788+South Western RailwayL84933
Delayed
8:46 AM 8:04 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
3h50
11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC48896 · W34788 · C48010+South Western RailwayL84933
Delayed
8:46 AM 8:04 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h28
12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15005 · W34788+South Western RailwayL78765
On time
8:13 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h41
11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00858+Great Western RailwayW34791+South Western RailwayL78765
Delayed
8:49 AM 8:13 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
3h50
12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00861+Great Western RailwayW34797 · Y80263+South Western RailwayL805049:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h16
2:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15007 · G14979 · C48015+South Western RailwayL805049:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h26
1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15007+CrossCountryW29862+South Western RailwayL805049:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h39
1:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC03050 · G14982 · C48021+South Western RailwayL80504
Delayed
10:23 AM 9:05 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
5h26
2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		4 changes
Great Western RailwayG15007+CrossCountryW29862+Great Western RailwayC48021+South Western RailwayL805049:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h26
2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
South Western RailwayL80504+Great Western RailwayG15007+South Western RailwayL79342+Great Western RailwayY80254
On time
9:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h43
1:48 PM St James' Park (SJP)		4 changes
South Western RailwayL80504+Great Western RailwayG15007+South Western RailwayL79342+Great Western RailwayC48015
On time
9:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h26
1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
CrossCountryG00861+Great Western RailwayW34797 · C48015+South Western RailwayL805049:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h26
1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
CrossCountryG00861+Great Western RailwayW34797+South Western RailwayL805049:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h08
1:13 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
South Western RailwayL80504+Great Western RailwayG15007+South Western RailwayL793429:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h37
12:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
South Western RailwayL80504+Great Western RailwayG15007+South Western RailwayL79342+Great Western RailwayY80257
On time
9:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h15
1:20 PM St James' Park (SJP)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15007 · G14979+South Western RailwayL805049:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h02
1:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15007+CrossCountryW29862+Great Western RailwayY80263+South Western RailwayL805049:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h16
2:21 PM St James' Park (SJP)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15007 · G14979 · Y80257+South Western RailwayL805049:05 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h15
1:20 PM St James' Park (SJP)3 changes
CrossCountryG00861+Great Western RailwayG14982+South Western RailwayL80196
On time
9:17 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h55
2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
South Western RailwayL80196+Great Western RailwayG15007+South Western RailwayL79342+Great Western RailwayY80257
On time
9:22 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h58
1:20 PM St James' Park (SJP)		3 changes
South Western RailwayL80196+Great Western RailwayG15007+South Western RailwayL79342
On time
9:22 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h20
12:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00861+Great Western RailwayG149829:45 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h27
2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 change
Great Western RailwayC03050 · G14982+South Western RailwayL80069 · L79940
Delayed
10:23 AM 9:54 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h18
2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		3 changes
CrossCountryG00866+Great Western RailwayG14982+South Western RailwayL80510
On time
10:02 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h10
2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
South Western RailwayL80202+Great Western RailwayG15009+South Western RailwayL79363
On time
10:17 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h49
3:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00866+Great Western RailwayG14982+South Western RailwayL80202
On time
10:17 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h55
2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00866+Great Western RailwayG1498210:45 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h27
2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 change
CrossCountryG00866+South Western RailwayL84253 · L79363
On time
10:45 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h21
3:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC03055 · W34809+South Western RailwayL79946 · L80074
Delayed
11:32 AM 10:54 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h18
3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		3 changes
South Western RailwayL80074 · L84253 · L79363
On time
10:54 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h12
3:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00875+Great Western RailwayW34809+South Western RailwayL80516
On time
10:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h13
3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15011 · G14984+South Western RailwayL80516
Delayed
11:11 AM 10:59 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h09
3:08 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15011 · G14984 · C48028+South Western RailwayL80516
Delayed
11:11 AM 10:59 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
5h01
4:00 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
CrossCountryG00875+Great Western RailwayW34809 · C48028+South Western RailwayL80516
On time
10:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h01
4:00 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15011 · G14984 · C48025+South Western RailwayL80516
Delayed
11:11 AM 10:59 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h33
3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
South Western RailwayL80516+Great Western RailwayG15011+South Western RailwayL79363
On time
10:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h07
3:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
South Western RailwayL80516+Great Western RailwayG15011+South Western RailwayL79363+Great Western RailwayC48025
On time
10:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h33
3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
South Western RailwayL80208+Great Western RailwayG15011+South Western RailwayL79363+Great Western RailwayC48028
On time
11:16 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h44
4:00 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
CrossCountryG00875+Great Western RailwayW34809+South Western RailwayL80208
On time
11:16 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h56
3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15011 · G14984+South Western RailwayL80208
Delayed
11:11 AM 11:16 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
3h52
3:08 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15011 · G14984 · C48028+South Western RailwayL80208
Delayed
11:11 AM 11:16 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h44
4:00 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
South Western RailwayL80208+Great Western RailwayG15011+South Western RailwayL79363+Great Western RailwayC48025
On time
11:16 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h16
3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
CrossCountryG00875+Great Western RailwayW34809 · C48028+South Western RailwayL80208
On time
11:16 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h44
4:00 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15011 · G14984 · C48025+South Western RailwayL80208
Delayed
11:11 AM 11:16 AMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h16
3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
CrossCountryG00875+Great Western RailwayW34809 · C48025+South Western RailwayL80208
On time
11:16 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h16
3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
South Western RailwayL80208+Great Western RailwayG15011+South Western RailwayL79363
On time
11:16 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h50
3:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00875+Great Western RailwayW34809 · C4802811:45 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h15
4:00 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 changes
CrossCountryG00875+Great Western RailwayW34809
On time
11:45 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h27
3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		1 change
CrossCountryG00875+Great Western RailwayW34809 · C4802511:45 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h47
3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 changes
South Western RailwayL80522+Great Western RailwayW34999+South Western RailwayL79384+Great Western RailwayC48035
On time
11:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h35
5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayW34999 · W34817+South Western RailwayL80522
On time
11:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h00
4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34999 · W34817 · C48033+South Western RailwayL80522
On time
11:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h09
5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
CrossCountryG00879+Great Western RailwayW34814+South Western RailwayL80522
On time
11:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h13
4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
South Western RailwayL80522+Great Western RailwayW34999+South Western RailwayL79384
On time
11:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h24
5:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00879+Great Western RailwayW34814 · C48030+South Western RailwayL80522
On time
11:59 AM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h34
4:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		3 changes
South Western RailwayL80218+Great Western RailwayW34999+South Western RailwayL7938412:16 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h07
5:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
CrossCountryG00879+Great Western RailwayW34814 · C48030+South Western RailwayL8021812:16 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h17
4:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW34999 · W34817+South Western RailwayL8021812:16 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h43
4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
CrossCountryG00879+Great Western RailwayW34814+South Western RailwayL8021812:16 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h56
4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34999 · W34817 · C48033+South Western RailwayL8021812:16 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h52
5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
South Western RailwayL80218+Great Western RailwayW34999+South Western RailwayL79384+Great Western RailwayC4803512:16 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h18
5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15525 · W34817 · C48033+South Western RailwayL8010112:29 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h39
5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15525 · W34817+South Western RailwayL8010112:29 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h30
4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
CrossCountryG00879+Great Western RailwayW34814
On time
12:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h27
4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		1 change
CrossCountryG00879+Great Western RailwayW34814 · C4803012:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h48
4:33 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2 changes
CrossCountryG00879+Great Western RailwayG15014 · W34817 · C4803312:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h23
5:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
CrossCountryG00879+Great Western RailwayG15014 · W34817
On time
12:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h14
4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00879+South Western RailwayL84285 · L7938412:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h38
5:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
CrossCountryG00879+South Western RailwayL84285 · L79384+Great Western RailwayC4803512:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h49
5:34 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)3 changes
Great Western RailwayC03065 · W34819+South Western RailwayL80088 · L79958
Delayed
1:33 PM 12:54 PMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h21
5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayG15014 · W34817+South Western RailwayL80088
Delayed
1:11 PM 12:54 PMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h05
4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
South Western RailwayL80088 · L84285 · L79384
On time
12:54 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h29
5:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15014 · W34817+South Western RailwayL80526
Delayed
1:11 PM 12:59 PMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h00
4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
South Western RailwayL80526+Great Western RailwayG15014+South Western RailwayL79384
On time
12:59 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h24
5:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00887+Great Western RailwayW34819+South Western RailwayL80526
Delayed
1:31 PM 12:59 PMBournemouth station (BMH)
4h16
5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
South Western RailwayL80228+Great Western RailwayG15014+South Western RailwayL793841:16 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h07
5:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
CrossCountryG00887+Great Western RailwayW34819+South Western RailwayL80228
Delayed
1:48 PM 1:16 PMBournemouth station (BMH)
3h59
5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15014 · W34817+South Western RailwayL80228
Delayed
1:11 PM 1:16 PMBournemouth station (BMH)
3h43
4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00887+Great Western RailwayW34819
On time
1:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h30
5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		1 change
CrossCountryG00887+Great Western RailwayG15016 · W34827
On time
1:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h18
7:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
CrossCountryG00887+South Western RailwayL84300 · L79406
On time
1:45 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h29
7:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15016 · W34827+South Western RailwayL80098
Delayed
2:11 PM 1:54 PMBournemouth station (BMH)
5h09
7:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayC03070 · W34823+South Western RailwayL80098 · L79964
On time
1:54 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h21
6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		3 changes
South Western RailwayL80098 · L84300 · L79406
On time
1:54 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
5h20
7:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15026 · W34848+South Western RailwayL80555
Delayed
8:11 PM 8:05 PMBournemouth station (BMH)
3h27
11:32 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
South Western RailwayL80555+Great Western RailwayG15026+South Western RailwayL79464
On time
8:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
4h00
12:05 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15026 · W34848 · Y80304+South Western RailwayL80555
Delayed
8:11 PM 8:05 PMBournemouth station (BMH)
3h41
11:46 PM St James' Park (SJP)		3 changes
South Western RailwayL80298+Great Western RailwayG15026+South Western RailwayL794648:21 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h44
12:05 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15026 · W34848+South Western RailwayL80298
Delayed
8:11 PM 8:21 PMBournemouth station (BMH)
3h11
11:32 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)		2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15026 · W34848 · Y80304+South Western RailwayL80298
Delayed
8:11 PM 8:21 PMBournemouth station (BMH)
3h25
11:46 PM St James' Park (SJP)		3 changes
Great Western RailwayC48903 · W34848 · Y80304+South Western RailwayL801738:23 PM Bournemouth station (BMH)
3h23
11:46 PM St James' Park (SJP)3 changes

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Trains from Bournemouth to Exeter run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 2h 18m.

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
116 km
Average train duration
3h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
$28
Trains per day
17
Fastest train
2h 18m
First train
12:02 AM
Last train
10:55 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
1 day
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 Railway, South Western Railway from Bournemouth to Exeter trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway trains will get you between Bournemouth and Exeter from $28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

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 Great Western Railway Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
$78
Great Western Railway frequency
9 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 South Western Railway Duration
2h 18m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
$28
South Western Railway frequency
4 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

FAQs: Bournemouth to Exeter train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Exeter 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 Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Bournemouth to Exeter can start from as little as $28 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bournemouth to Exeter is $117; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Bournemouth to Exeter is 2h 18m to travel the 116 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Bournemouth to Exeter leaves at 12:02 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Bournemouth to Exeter leaves at 10:55 pm.
There are 17 trains a day from Bournemouth to Exeter which require at least one change with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Bournemouth to Exeter, you can count on South Western Railway, Great Western Railway for the best way to get you to Exeter. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Bournemouth and Exeter and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Exeter from Bournemouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 18m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bournemouth and Exeter including taking a train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Exeter

Most Bournemouth to Exeter trains use the Bournemouth to Exeter St Davids station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter St Thomas. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Exeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bournemouth
Arrival train stations in Exeter

Which Bournemouth station do trains to Exeter leave from?

Trains from Bournemouth to Exeter leave from Bournemouth. The station is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre at Bournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX.
BournemouthBournemouth station, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8HX+44 345 600 0650WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre

Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus13, 5, 6, 50, m1, 12, 13A, N5, N1, 11, 21 · 6m · $2 · every ~74 min
m1, 5, 6, 50, 13, 12, 13A, 21, 11, N5, N1 · 7m · $2 · every ~74 min

Bournemouth train station facilities and services

Bournemouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bournemouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient 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.

PokesdownPokesdown station, Christchurch Road, Pokesdown, Dorset, BH7 6DLWifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Pokesdown from Bournemouth city centre

Pokesdown is 4 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainPoole - London Waterloo, Poole - Eastleigh, Weymouth - London Waterloo, Weymouth - Southampton Central, Bournemouth - Basingstoke, Bournemouth - London Waterloo, Poole - Brockenhurst, Bournemouth - Winchester, Poole - Winchester, Weymouth - Woking, Weymouth - Eastleigh, Poole - Southampton Central · 3m · $1 · every ~4 min
Busm2, 1A, 1B, 1C, 22, N2 · 17m · $2 · every ~58 min
m2, 1A, 1B, 1C, 22, N2 · 18m · $2 · every ~58 min

Pokesdown train station facilities and services

Pokesdown has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Pokesdown.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Pokesdown.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Pokesdown.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Pokesdown: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Pokesdown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

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