Travel Information between Exeter and Bournemouth
| 72 miles (116 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $28 - $64 | |
| Bus • $28 (€25) • 6 h 45 min | |
| Train • $64 (€58) • 3 h 14 min | |
| National Express or South Western Railway |
Take a train or bus to travel 72 miles (116 km) to Bournemouth from Exeter. 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 Exeter to Bournemouth.
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How to get from Exeter to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Exeter to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 2 travel options from Exeter to Bournemouth: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $28 (€25) compared to other travel options to Bournemouth:
A bus is $37 (€33) less than a train with an average ticket price of $64 (€58) from Exeter to Bournemouth.
The fastest way to get to Bournemouth from Exeter is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 14 min.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 45 min.
The distance from Exeter to Bournemouth is approximately 72 miles (116 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Bournemouth is:
- 12 buses a day.
- 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Exeter and 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 from Exeter to Bournemouth:
The following travel companies offer services from Exeter to Bournemouth:
- National Express can take you to Bournemouth by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Exeter to Bournemouth for $28 (€25).
- Travel with South Western Railway or Great Western Rail for trains to Bournemouth. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for South Western Railway Exeter to Bournemouth tickets on Omio for $64 (€58).
Yes, there are direct routes from Exeter to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct buses with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Bournemouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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