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Compare bus and train for Exeter to Bodmin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Bodmin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Exeter to Bodmin:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Bodmin costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Bodmin take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.39 (€-10.23). The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Exeter to Bodmin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Bodmin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:45 AM3h10Exeter4:55 AMBodmin$131One-way0 transfers
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- 1:45 AM3h10Exeter4:55 AMBodmin$131One-way0 transfers
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- 1:45 AM3h10Exeter4:55 AMBodmin$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Bodmin:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Bodmin costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Bodmin take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Bodmin as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Bodmin Parkway (BOD).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Bodmin, Dennison Road / Pool Street (Car Pak).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bodmin by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Bodmin by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
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