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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Exeter (Station) takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Exeter (Station). 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 46m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bournemouth to Exeter (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Exeter (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Exeter (Station) at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 16m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway9h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 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 13, 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 14, 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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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 34m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 33m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 33m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway3h 32m • 2 changes
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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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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 141.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Exeter (Station), England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Exeter (Station) via Southampton Central, Salisbury, and Exeter Central in around 4h 27m.

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