There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
5h 11m£49–98Drive 80.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Pathcar 80.3 mi
1h 49m£20–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
5h 38m£30–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 44A
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
6h 11m£21–38
Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Exeter and Bournemouth Coast Path is 128 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £45 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path, including transfers.
Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Exeter to Bournemouth Coast Path.
There are 2443+ hotels available in Bournemouth Coast Path.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Bournemouth Coast Path, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bournemouth Coast Path via Castle Cary, Upwey, Poole, Bus Station, and Ferry Approach in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter Central to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
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