There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 16m£48–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus X51
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
6h 12m£17–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus X51
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 21m£24–48Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Poole to Exeter (EXT)72.6 mi
1h 33mDrive 72.6 mi
- Drive from Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT)car 72.6 mi
1h 33m£19–27
Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Exeter International Airport via Bus Station, Rail Station and Cheeke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Upwey and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Poole and Exeter Airport (EXT) is 128 miles. The road distance is 73 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT) without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £45 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT), including transfers.
Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from South Station.
Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Exeter Airport (EXT), England?
You can take a train from Poole to Westcott Road via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Clifton Place in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Exeter International Airport via Dorchester South, South Station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, and Cheeke Street in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Poole to Exeter (EXT)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.
Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT) is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Poole to Exeter Airport (EXT).
There are 1481+ hotels available in Exeter Airport (EXT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Poole and Exeter Airport (EXT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.