What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Poole is to bus and train which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Poole?

The fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Poole is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct train between Exeter (Station) and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter (Station) to Poole. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Exeter (Station) to Poole?

The distance between Exeter (Station) and Poole is 123 miles. The road distance is 76.9 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter (Station) to Poole without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to Poole without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Exeter (Station) to Poole?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Exeter (Station) to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter (Station) to Poole train from?

Exeter (Station) to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Where does the Exeter (Station) to Poole train arrive?

Exeter (Station) to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Exeter (Station) to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter (Station) to Poole is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Exeter (Station) to Poole.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Poole.

Exeter (Station) to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Exeter (Station) to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
4h 25m
£45–92
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 44A
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
5h 18m
£18–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
4h 40m
£25–50
Drive 76.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter (Station) to Poolecar 76.4 mi
1h 40m
£20–28

Exeter (Station) to Poole by foot, train, and bus

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 122.2 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Exeter (Station), England and Poole, England?

You can take a vehicle from Exeter (Station) to Poole via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 4h 25m.

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