There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path by train, bus, or car
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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
5h 32m£48–95Drive 80.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Pathcar 80.3 mi
1h 49m£20–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter Central 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 Pooletrain
5h 44m£28–53Bus
- 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 10m£24–38
Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Ferry Approach via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Exeter and Bournemouth Coast Path is 128 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path, including transfers.
Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Bournemouth Coast Path, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bournemouth Coast Path via Castle Cary, Upwey, Poole, Bus Station, and Ferry Approach in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bournemouth Coast Path via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Bournemouth Station, and Ferry Approach in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter Central to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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 Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
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- South Western Railway
Train from Upwey to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
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- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter Central to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
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- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
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- South Western Railway
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
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path.
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