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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 train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 $31, and a bus costs an average of $65.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P33684 · P226638:17 AM3h37Poole station (POO)11:54 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$741One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
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P33684 · P226638:17 AM3h37Poole station (POO)11:54 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$741One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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P611499:07 AM3h35Poole station (POO)12:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$821One-way2 transfers
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P33684 · P22663 · P333598:17 AM4h15Poole station (POO)12:32 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$741One-way3 transfers
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P6115910:07 AM3h35Poole station (POO)1:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$821One-way2 transfers
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P611388:04 AM3h39Poole station (POO)11:43 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$891One-way2 transfers
NX035 · NX5042:55 PM6h30Poole, Seldown Coach Park9:25 PMExeter, Honiton Road$981One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX5043:03 PM6h32Poole, Parkstone9:35 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$981One-way1 transfer
NX035 · NX5042:55 PM6h40Poole, Seldown Coach Park9:35 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Exeter:
A train is $34 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poole to Exeter costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 17 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Exeter by train.
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