The average train between Exeter and Boscombe takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Boscombe. 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 Exeter and Boscombe. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Boscombe at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Boscombe? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Boscombe. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Boscombe station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Exeter to Boscombe train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Boscombe train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Exeter to Boscombe train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Exeter and Boscombe is 118.6 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to Bournemouth via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 3h 22m.