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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 train with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, and a bus costs an average of $53.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Bournemouth:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Bournemouth costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
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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.
- 8:20 AM5h27Exeter1:47 PMBournemouth$661One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:20 AM5h27Exeter1:47 PMBournemouth$661One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:20 AM5h27Exeter1:47 PMBournemouth$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:10 AM7h10Exeter8:20 AMBournemouth$881One-way0 transfers
- 4:55 PM7h30Exeter12:25 AMBournemouth$1101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Bournemouth:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Bournemouth costing on average $88 (€72).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 8 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 National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Bournemouth by train.
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