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Exeter to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Bournemouth takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Bournemouth. 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 50m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 22m
£56–129

Exeter to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth 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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  • Distance: 140.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Exeter Central to Bournemouth via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 3h 22m.

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