The average train between Poole and Exeter Central takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Exeter Central. 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 Poole and Exeter Central. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Exeter Central at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Exeter Central. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Exeter Central station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Poole to Exeter Central train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Exeter Central train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Poole to Exeter Central train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Exeter Central is 109 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Exeter Central via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 4h 15m.