How to travel from Bournemouth to Exeter

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Travel Information between Bournemouth and Exeter

distanceDistance72 miles (116 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$29 - $60
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $29 (€25) • 6 h 45 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $60 (€52) • 3 h 9 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or South Western Railway

Travel 72 miles (116 km) by train or bus between Bournemouth and Exeter. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey 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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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Exeter

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 52 26Cheapest
Average price 70 56Cheapest
Average duration3h 20m5h 27m
Direct Options
First departure12:02 AM12:21 AM
Last departure10:49 PM8:39 PM
No. of daily departures189
Companies
  • Great Western Railway
  • South Western Railway
  • National Express

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from Bournemouth to Exeter

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

Our recommendation
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
06:15PM7h45
Bournemouth
02:00AMExeter
$581One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
06:15PM7h45
Bournemouth
02:00AMExeter
$581One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
01:00PM7h20
Bournemouth
08:20PMExeter
$971One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route to Exeter from Bournemouth with South Western Railway and National Express. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

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.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel between Bournemouth and Exeter, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Exeter

      FAQs: 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.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Bournemouth to Exeter: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Exeter is a bus with an average price of $29 (€25).

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

      A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train with an average ticket price of $60 (€52) from Bournemouth to Exeter.

      The fastest way to get to Exeter from Bournemouth is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 9 min.

      Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

      Bus takes on average 6 h 45 min.

      You should expect to travel around 72 miles (116 km) between Bournemouth and Exeter.

      The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Exeter is:

      • Around 12 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Exeter from Bournemouth 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 when traveling from Bournemouth to Exeter:

      • Most travelers catch their bus from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bournemouth to Exeter:

      • You can travel to Exeter from Bournemouth by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $29 (€25) with National Express from Bournemouth to Exeter.
      • You can go to Exeter from Bournemouth by train with South Western Railway or Great Western Rail. You'll see cheap train tickets for $60 (€52) with South Western Railway from Bournemouth to Exeter on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Bournemouth to Exeter with the following travel companies:

      • Take a direct bus with.
      • Direct services by 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 from Bournemouth to Exeter.

      Looking to extend your trip from Bournemouth to Exeter? Many Omio customers who go from Bournemouth to Exeter usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you're looking to explore London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh from Exeter, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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