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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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 $43, and a bus costs an average of $60.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Exeter:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poole to Exeter costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
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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.
- 8:22 AM5h13Poole1:35 PMExeter$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:22 AM5h13Poole1:35 PMExeter$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:22 AM5h13Poole1:35 PMExeter$671One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:00 PM7h00Poole3:00 AMExeter$871One-way0 transfers
- 4:40 PM6h50Poole11:30 PMExeter$1071One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Exeter:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poole to Exeter costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- 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.
- 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 South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Exeter by train.
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