There are 6 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4h 52m£60–125Drive 76.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouthcar 76.8 mi
1h 42m£19–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5h 37m£38–79Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Bournemouth76.8 mi
1h 42mTrain, bus via Bridport
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
5h 55m£29–58Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
7h 3m£22–38
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bampfylde Street and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Bournemouth is 162 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Bournemouth via Clifton Place, Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Bournemouth Station via Paris Street, Bampfylde Street, and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- [email protected]
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Bournemouth.
There are 2644+ hotels available in Bournemouth.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Bournemouth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.























