The average train between Poole and Exeter (Station) takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Exeter (Station). 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 (Station). 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 (Station) 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 (Station). However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Exeter (Station) station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Poole to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter Central station.
Book your Poole to Exeter (Station) train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Exeter (Station) is 108.3 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Exeter (Station) via Southampton Central, Salisbury, and Exeter Central in around 4h 28m.