Travel Information between Bournemouth and Exeter
| 72 miles (116 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $29 - $59 | |
| Bus • $29 (€26) • 6 h 28 min | |
| Train • $59 (€53) • 3 h 5 min | |
| National Express or South Western Railway |
Travel 72 miles (116 km) by train or bus to Exeter from Bournemouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bournemouth to Exeter.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

You can get between Bournemouth and Exeter 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $29 (€26).
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Exeter:
Taking a bus costs $30 (€27) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $59 (€53).
The fastest way to get to Exeter from Bournemouth is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 28 min.
The distance is approximately 72 miles (116 km) from Bournemouth to Exeter.
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Exeter is:
- 11 buses a day.
- 15 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Bournemouth to Exeter as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Exeter:
The following travel companies offer services from Bournemouth to Exeter:
- National Express can take you to Exeter by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Bournemouth to Exeter for $29 (€26).
- South Western Railway, Great Western Rail or Cross Country can take you to Exeter by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for South Western Railway from Bournemouth to Exeter for $59 (€53).
Yes, there are direct services available from Bournemouth to Exeter with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Exeter as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Exeter from Bournemouth.
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