How to get from Exeter to Poole by train?

From Exeter to Poole 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 31 min.

211min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Poole
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    1.39 km • 18 min
  • 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
    680 m • 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 197.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 211 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 New North Road, South West and the nearest public transport station is Paris Street, Exeter City Centre.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Exeter St Davids
  • Pinhoe

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • Paris Street, Exeter City Centre
  • High Street, Exeter City Centre
  • Sidwell Street, 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:

  • Poole Hospital, Poole
  • Longfleet Road Garage, Poole
  • Barclays Set Down Only, 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 211 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?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Exeter to Poole?

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

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

    The total travel time between Exeter in Exeter and Poole in South West by train is about 3 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Exeter St Davids station near Exeter in Exeter.

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

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