What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Exeter Central and arriving at Bournemouth via Salisbury and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Exeter to Bournemouth?

The distance between Exeter and Bournemouth is 142 miles. The road distance is 81.3 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Exeter to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Bournemouth bus from?

Exeter to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Bournemouth train from?

Exeter to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Exeter to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Exeter to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Exeter to Bournemouth train arrive?

Exeter to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Bournemouth is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Exeter to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Bournemouth?

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There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 21m
£50–107
Drive 80.8 mi
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1. Drive from Exeter to Bournemouthcar 80.8 mi
1h 49m
£20–29
Train, bus via Bridport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
4h 30m
£27–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
4h 5m
£38–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
5h 35m
£21–35

Exeter to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 140.7 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Exeter Central to Bournemouth via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bournemouth Station via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 5h 35m.

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