How to travel from Exeter to Bournemouth

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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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 €25, and a bus costs an average of €38.

Distance: 72 miles (116 km)

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€59

Average price

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€72

Average price

3h 21m

Average total duration

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2h 51m

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30m

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7h 4m

Average total duration

6h 34m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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from Exeter to Bournemouth

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

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Exeter to Bournemouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

South Western RailwayP61187+Great Western RailGW647900 · P33062+South Western RailwayP61465
09:30AM3h47
Exeter Central (EXC)
01:17PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$751One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

South Western RailwayP61187+Great Western RailGW647900 · P33062+South Western RailwayP61465
09:30AM3h47
Exeter Central (EXC)
01:17PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$751One-way
3 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP22601 · P22725+South Western RailwayP61470
09:43AM3h18
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
01:01PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$1091One-way
2 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP61187+Great Western RailGW647900 · P33062+South Western RailwayP61465
09:25AM3h52
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
01:17PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$751One-way
3 transfers
Great Western RailP22601 · P33062+South Western RailwayP61465
09:43AM3h34
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
01:17PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$861One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP31590 · P22601 · P33062+South Western RailwayP61465
09:05AM4h12
Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
01:17PMBournemouth station (BMH)
$861One-way
3 transfers
National ExpressNX504 · NX035
07:30AM6h35
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
02:05PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$871One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX501 · NX035
09:10AM6h55
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
04:05PMBournemouth, Coach Station
$911One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX504 · NX035
03:55AM7h40
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
11:35AMBournemouth, Coach Station
$851One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Bournemouth

Travel to Bournemouth 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 Exeter to Bournemouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and Bournemouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Bournemouth is a train with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A train is $17 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Bournemouth costing on average $48 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Exeter to Bournemouth is approximately 72 miles (116 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Bournemouth is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 9 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Bournemouth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail to go to Bournemouth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Edinburgh, Manchester, London Victoria (VIC). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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