The average train between Exeter and Poole takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Exeter and Poole. 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 Poole at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 4h 8m. 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 Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Exeter to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Exeter to Poole train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Exeter and Poole is 108.6 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Exeter Central to Poole via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 3h 40m.