Exeter to Poole Trains

Exeter to Poole trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Poole takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain

4h 3m

£45–92

Exeter to Poole train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Exeter and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Poole at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Castle Cary and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:18 PM → 11:53 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:30 AM → 11:30 AM
3h • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:29 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
12:06 PM → 4:30 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
5:40 PM → 9:42 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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