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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Bournemouth
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- ฿ 2,205
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- ฿ 2,282
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 3 h 25 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 3 h 54 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 5
- Distance
- 116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Bournemouth will cost around ฿ 2,282 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only ฿ 2,205.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 5 trains from Exeter to Bournemouth, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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.
9:25 AM 3h52 Exeter 1:17 PM Bournemouth ฿ 2,205 1 One-way 0 changes7:25 AM 4h29 Exeter 11:54 AM Bournemouth ฿ 2,209 1 One-way 0 changes6:25 AM 3h52 Exeter 10:17 AM Bournemouth ฿ 2,219 1 One-way 0 changes8:25 AM 3h52 Exeter 12:17 PM Bournemouth ฿ 2,248 1 One-way 0 changes
6:52 AM 3h25 Exeter 10:17 AM Bournemouth ฿ 2,527 1 One-way 0 changes
6:52 AM 3h25 Exeter 10:17 AM Bournemouth ฿ 2,527 1 One-way 0 changes9:25 AM 3h52 Exeter 1:17 PM Bournemouth ฿ 2,205 1 One-way 0 changes8:25 AM 3h52 Exeter 12:17 PM Bournemouth ฿ 2,248 1 One-way 0 changes6:25 AM 3h52 Exeter 10:17 AM Bournemouth ฿ 2,219 1 One-way 0 changes7:25 AM 4h29 Exeter 11:54 AM Bournemouth ฿ 2,209 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to Bournemouth
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Trains from Exeter to Bournemouth run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at ฿ 1,605 but you can travel from only ฿ 1,125 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price ฿ 1,605 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 10:58 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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Live departures
Exeter to Bournemouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Bournemouth trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G01064+W35432+G01005 | On time 8:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h50 | 1:17 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
| Y41870 · G14921 · C48481+L80241 | On time 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h00 | 1:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 changes | |
| Y41870 · W34559 · C48131+L80228 | On time 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h08 | 1:13 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 changes | |
| Y41870 · W34559 · G15006+L80241 | On time 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h00 | 1:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 changes | |
| Y41870+L79392+GW236200 · G15448 | On time 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 6h08 | 3:13 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4 changes | |
| L79392 · L80253+Y41870 · G15008 | Delayed 10:00 AM 9:05 AMExeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h00 | 2:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 changes | |
| Y41870 · G14921+G01005 | On time 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h12 | 1:17 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
| W34559 · C48131+L80228 | On time 9:43 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h30 | 1:13 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
| W34559 · G15006+L80241 | On time 9:43 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h22 | 1:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
| W34559+G01005 | On time 9:43 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h34 | 1:17 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 1 change | |
| L79392+G15008+L80253 | On time 10:00 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h05 | 2:05 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 2 changes | |
| L79392+GW236200 · G15448+L80248 | On time 10:00 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h13 | 3:13 PM Bournemouth station (BMH) | 3 changes | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
| 6:25 AM Exeter | 3h52 | 10:17 AM Bournemouth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Bournemouth
Most Exeter to Bournemouth trains use the Exeter St Davids to Bournemouth station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter and Bournemouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Exeter station do trains to Bournemouth leave from?
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. 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, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Exeter St Thomas from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Thomas train station facilities and services
Exeter St Thomas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Thomas.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Thomas: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to St James' Park from Exeter city centre
St James' Park train station facilities and services
St James' Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St James' Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St James' Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at St James' Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St James' Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 Station - This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms, however the Exeter bound platform cannot be accessed step free and the Exmouth bound platform can be accessed step free but only via a very steep ramp, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Bournemouth station do trains from Exeter arrive at?
Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
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