How to get from Exeter to Poole by train?

By train

To get from Exeter to Poole in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Castle Cary station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Upwey station to Poole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Poole
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exeter
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castle Cary
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upwey
    58 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Poole
    39 min
  • 8
    Walk to Poole
    Walk to
    Poole
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Exeter to Poole

The distance between Exeter, South West and Poole, South West is approximately 121.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter to Poole by 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 Davids
  • Exeter St Thomas

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • St Davids Station, St Davids
  • Jolly Porter, St Davids
  • College, Exeter City Centre

Public transport stations close to Poole, South West

Poole is located at Poole, South West and the nearest public transport station is Sandbanks Ferry Terminal, Sandbanks.

Bus stations close to Poole:

  • The George, Poole
  • Barclays, Poole
  • Longfleet Road Garage, Poole

Ferry stations close to Poole:

  • Sandbanks Ferry Terminal, Sandbanks
  • Shell Bay Ferry Terminal, Studland

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Poole?

    The fastest way takes 192 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 Poole in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Exeter to Poole in South West?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Paddington station near Exeter to Castle Cary station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Castle Cary station near Poole in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from Exeter to Poole in South West by train?

    The total travel time between Exeter and Poole in South West by train is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Exeter to get to Poole in South West?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Paddington station near Exeter in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Exeter and Poole in South West?

    Get off the train at the Castle Cary station, which is closest to Poole in South West.

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