How to travel from Bournemouth to Exeter

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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €39, and a bus costs an average of €39.

Distance: 72 miles (116 km)

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€59

Average price

Cheapest

€69

Average price

3h 16m

Average total duration

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2h 46m

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30m

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7h 1m

Average total duration

6h 31m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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from Bournemouth to Exeter

How to get from Bournemouth to Exeter by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:15PM8h05
Bournemouth
11:20PMExeter
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
03:15PM8h05
Bournemouth
11:20PMExeter
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:30PM6h05
Bournemouth
08:35PMExeter
$1011One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
05:30PM8h30
Bournemouth
02:00AMExeter
$341One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:30PM6h30
Bournemouth
02:00AMExeter
$741One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:30PM7h00
Bournemouth
11:30PMExeter
$781One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Exeter

Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bournemouth to Exeter.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $49 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Exeter:

A bus is $0.33 (€0.26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Exeter costing on average $49 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Exeter is approximately 72 miles (116 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Exeter is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Exeter Central (EXC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.
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