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.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Exeter (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:12 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Exeter (Station). However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Exeter (Station) station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Bournemouth to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Bournemouth to Exeter (Station) train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Exeter (Station) is 115.7 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Exeter (Station) via Southampton Central, Salisbury, and Exeter Central in around 4h 11m.