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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. 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 $87, while a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Exeter to Bournemouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Bournemouth:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Bournemouth costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Tickets start at around $119 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$89. The journey takes 3h 12m versus 2h 14m 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 Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 AM 6h35 Exeter 2:05 PM Bournemouth $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:30 AM 6h35 Exeter 2:05 PM Bournemouth $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:30 AM 6h35 Exeter 2:05 PM Bournemouth $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:10 AM 6h55 Exeter 4:05 PM Bournemouth $73 1 One-way 0 transfers4:45 PM 7h10 Exeter 11:55 PM Bournemouth $76 1 One-way 0 transfers3:45 PM 7h10 Exeter 10:55 PM Bournemouth $91 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Bournemouth:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Bournemouth costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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