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Exeter to Bournemouth (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Bournemouth (Station) takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Bournemouth (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 55m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 22m
£51–108

Exeter to Bournemouth (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Bournemouth (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Bournemouth (Station) at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 39m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway9h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 9m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayCross Country3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 9m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayCross Country3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 9m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway4h 12m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayCross Country3h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Bournemouth (Station)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Bournemouth (Station).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Bournemouth (Station), England?

You can take a train from Exeter Central to Bournemouth via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 3h 22m.

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