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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 $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 $45, and a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Exeter:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Exeter costing on average $79 (€65).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
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How to get from Bournemouth to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:20 AM6h50Bournemouth11:10 AMExeter$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:20 AM6h50Bournemouth11:10 AMExeter$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:30 PM6h30Bournemouth2:00 AMExeter$961One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:20 AM6h50Bournemouth12:10 PMExeter$701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Exeter:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Exeter costing on average $79 (€65).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
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