How to travel from Poole to Exeter

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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

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$86

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3h 1m

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2h 31m

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7h 30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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South Western Railway

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from Poole to Exeter

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • South Western RailwayL76832+Great Western RailwayP33684 · P22663
    8:17 AM3h37
    Poole station (POO)
    11:54 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $741One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • South Western RailwayL76832+Great Western RailwayP33684 · P22663
    8:17 AM3h37
    Poole station (POO)
    11:54 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $741One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • South Western RailwayP61452+Great Western RailwayP22726+South Western RailwayP61149
    9:07 AM3h35
    Poole station (POO)
    12:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $821One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL76832+Great Western RailwayP33684 · P22663 · P33359
    8:17 AM4h15
    Poole station (POO)
    12:32 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
    $741One-way
    3 transfers
  • South Western RailwayP61455+Great Western RailwayP22728+South Western RailwayP61159
    10:07 AM3h35
    Poole station (POO)
    1:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $821One-way
    2 transfers
  • South Western RailwayP60982+Great Western RailwayP22724+South Western RailwayP61138
    8:04 AM3h39
    Poole station (POO)
    11:43 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $891One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX504
    2:55 PM6h30
    Poole, Seldown Coach Park
    9:25 PMExeter, Honiton Road
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX504
    3:03 PM6h32
    Poole, Parkstone
    9:35 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX504
    2:55 PM6h40
    Poole, Seldown Coach Park
    9:35 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $981One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Poole to Exeter

Travel to Exeter 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 Poole to Exeter.

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

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).

The fastest way to travel from Poole to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

The distance from Poole to Exeter is approximately 67 miles (108 km).
The average frequency per day from Poole to Exeter is:
  • 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.

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

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