What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Poole is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Poole?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Poole is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Poole station via Rail Station, Bus Station, South Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Poole. However, there are services departing from Exeter Central and arriving at Poole via Salisbury and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Exeter to Poole?

The distance between Exeter and Poole is 147 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £60 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Poole?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Exeter to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Poole bus from?

Exeter to Poole bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Poole train from?

Exeter to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Poole?

The best way to get from Exeter to Poole is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Exeter to Poole bus arrive?

Exeter to Poole bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Exeter to Poole train arrive?

Exeter to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Poole is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Exeter to Poole.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Poole?

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 40m
£60–136
Drive 76.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar 76.5 mi
1h 39m
£19–28
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 Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
3h 51m
Bus
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 South Stationbus X51
4. Take the bus from South Station to Tescobus Cr8 / ...
5. Take the bus from Tesco to Poole stationbus X8
6h 9m

Exeter to Poole by train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 146.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Exeter Central to Poole via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Poole station via Rail Station, Bus Station, South Station, and Tesco in around 6h 9m.

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