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Trip Overview

The average train between Boscombe and Exeter takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Boscombe to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 45m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Boscombe to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Boscombe and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boscombe is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway9h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 9m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 22m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 9m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 22m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 9m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 22m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 9m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 22m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 9m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 22m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 59m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 18m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boscombe to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boscombe to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Boscombe, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Exeter Central via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 4h 14m.

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