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How to get from Exeter to Bournemouth by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Exeter to Bournemouth in South West, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Salisbury station. Next, take the X3 bus from Blue Boar Row, Salisbury station to Lansdowne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.
208min
X3Leaves from Exeter St Davids
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationExeter - 2SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYWait for trainSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYLondon Waterloo
- 3
Ride to train stationSalisbury111 min - 4
Walk to bus stationBlue Boar Row, SalisburyID wildgdpd0.53 mi • 12 min - 5X3Wait for busX3Bournemouth
- 6Ride to bus stationLansdowneID boudmam72 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By train
To get from Exeter to Bournemouth in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Westbury (Wilts) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Bournemouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min.
198min
Leaves from Exeter St Davids
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationExeter
- 2GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYWait for trainGREAT WESTERN RAILWAYLondon Paddington
- 3Ride to train stationWestbury (Wilts)67 min
- 4GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYWait for trainGREAT WESTERN RAILWAYPortsmouth Harbour
- 5Ride to train stationSouthampton Central60 min
- 6SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYWait for trainSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYWeymouth
- 7Ride to train stationBournemouth31 min
- 8Walk toBournemouth0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Exeter to Bournemouth
The distance between Exeter, South West and Bournemouth, South West is approximately 117.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter to Bournemouth by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Exeter
Exeter is located at Exeter, South West and the nearest public transport station is St Davids Station, St Davids.
Train stations close to Exeter:
- Exeter St Thomas
- Exeter St Davids
Bus stations close to Exeter:
- St Davids Station, St Davids
- Jolly Porter, St Davids
- College, Exeter City Centre
Public transport stations close to Bournemouth, South West
Bournemouth is located at Bournemouth, South West and the nearest public transport station is Lansdowne.
Train stations close to Bournemouth:
- Bournemouth
Bus stations close to Bournemouth:
- Lansdowne
- Wootton Gardens, Bournemouth
- Top Of Bath Hill, Lansdowne
Related Routes
- Basingstoke And Deane to Bournemouth
- Bath And North East Somerset to Bournemouth
- Cheltenham to Bournemouth
- Christchurch to Bournemouth
- Cornwall to Bournemouth
- Cotswold to Bournemouth
- East Devon to Bournemouth
- East Dorset to Bournemouth
- Eastleigh to Bournemouth
- Fareham to Bournemouth
- Forest Of Dean to Bournemouth
- Gloucester to Bournemouth
- Hart to Bournemouth
- Mendip to Bournemouth
- Mid Devon to Bournemouth
- Monmouthshire to Bournemouth
- New Forest to Bournemouth
- North Devon to Bournemouth
- North Dorset to Bournemouth
- North Somerset to Bournemouth
By train
To get from Exeter to Bournemouth in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Westbury (Wilts) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Bournemouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min.
198min
Leaves from Exeter St Davids
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationExeter
- 2GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYWait for trainGREAT WESTERN RAILWAYLondon Paddington
- 3Ride to train stationWestbury (Wilts)67 min
- 4GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYWait for trainGREAT WESTERN RAILWAYPortsmouth Harbour
- 5Ride to train stationSouthampton Central60 min
- 6SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYWait for trainSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYWeymouth
- 7Ride to train stationBournemouth31 min
- 8Walk toBournemouth0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth?
The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X3.
What is the alternative route to get from Exeter to Bournemouth?
The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.
Is there a direct train between Exeter and Bournemouth in South West?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.
Which train line goes from Exeter to Bournemouth in South West?
The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Waterloo station near Exeter to Salisbury station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lansdowne station near Bournemouth in South West
How long does it take to travel from Exeter to Bournemouth in South West by train and bus?
The total travel time between Exeter and Bournemouth in South West by train and bus is about 3 hr 28 min.
Where do I get on the train near Exeter to get to Bournemouth in South West?
Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Waterloo station near Exeter in South West.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Exeter and Bournemouth in South West?
Get off the train at the Lansdowne stop, which is closest to Bournemouth in South West.
