The average train between Exeter and Poole takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Poole. 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 every 4 hours between Exeter and Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Poole at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Castle Cary and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Poole. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Poole station via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Exeter to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Exeter to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Exeter and Poole is 108.6 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey in around 3h 59m.