Exeter to Poole Trains

Exeter to Poole trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Poole takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. 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 6m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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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

£45–93

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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:40 PM → 9:42 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
8:50 PM → 6:33 AM
Arrives next day
9h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 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, October 13, 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, October 14, 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, October 15, 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, October 16, 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 Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:01 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Poole? 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Exeter to Poole train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:40 PM → 9:42 PM

8:50 PM → 6:33 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM

7:44 AM → 12:01 PM

9:43 AM → 2:02 PM

11:43 AM → 4:01 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM

7:44 AM → 12:01 PM

9:43 AM → 2:02 PM

11:43 AM → 4:01 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM

7:44 AM → 12:01 PM

9:43 AM → 2:02 PM

11:43 AM → 4:01 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM

7:44 AM → 12:01 PM

9:43 AM → 2:02 PM

11:43 AM → 4:01 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM

7:44 AM → 12:01 PM

9:43 AM → 2:02 PM

11:43 AM → 4:01 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:01 PM

9:46 AM → 2:01 PM

11:44 AM → 4:01 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Poole, England?

Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary

Train from Castle Cary to Upwey

Exeter to Poole trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Exeter to Poole train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:40 PM → 9:42 PM

8:50 PM → 6:33 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM

7:44 AM → 12:01 PM

9:43 AM → 2:02 PM

11:43 AM → 4:01 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM

7:44 AM → 12:01 PM

9:43 AM → 2:02 PM

11:43 AM → 4:01 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM

7:44 AM → 12:01 PM

9:43 AM → 2:02 PM

11:43 AM → 4:01 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM

7:44 AM → 12:01 PM

9:43 AM → 2:02 PM

11:43 AM → 4:01 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:06 AM

7:44 AM → 12:01 PM

9:43 AM → 2:02 PM

11:43 AM → 4:01 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:01 PM

9:46 AM → 2:01 PM

11:44 AM → 4:01 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Poole, England?

Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary

Train from Castle Cary to Upwey

Train trips from Exeter

Train trips to Poole

Alternative transport options

8:50 PM → 6:33 AM
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