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Compare bus and train for Poole to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. 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 $92, while a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Poole to Exeter
Compare the available ways to get from Poole to Exeter, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Exeter:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Exeter costing on average $118.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
Tickets start at around $118 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$89. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 1h 59m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Poole to Exeter
How to get from Poole to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poole to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 PM 7h00 Poole 3:00 AM Exeter $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:00 PM 7h00 Poole 3:00 AM Exeter $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:00 PM 7h00 Poole 3:00 AM Exeter $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:55 PM 7h35 Poole 11:30 PM Exeter $92 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Exeter:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Exeter costing on average $118.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Exeter as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Exeter by train.
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