How to get from Exeter to Poole by bus and train?

From Exeter to Poole by bus and train

To get from Exeter to Poole in Bournemouth, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter Central station to Sherborne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CR5 bus and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Dorchester South station to Poole station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min.

202min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - CR5CR5
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Exeter Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter Central
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sherborne
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Station
    ID doragmaj
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CR5CR5
    Wait for bus
    CR5
    Dorch South Stn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    ID dorajwjd
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dorchester South
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 9
    Ride to train station Poole
    Ride to train station
    Poole
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Exeter to Poole

The distance between Exeter, Bournemouth and Poole, Bournemouth is approximately 155.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter to Poole by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bournemouth – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Train line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CR5, Train line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Exeter and Poole?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Exeter to Poole?

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Exeter Central station near Exeter in Exeter to London Waterloo station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Waterloo station near Poole in Bournemouth.

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

    The total travel time between Exeter in Exeter and Poole in Bournemouth by train and bus is about 3 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Exeter Central 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 Waterloo station, which is closest to Poole in Bournemouth.

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