There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Poole (Station) 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
4h 3m£58–114Drive 75.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Poole (Station)car 75.9 mi
1h 37m£19–27Train, 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 Pooletrain
4h 4mBus
- 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 South Stationbus X51
- Take the bus from South Station to Tescobus Cr8 / ...
- Take the bus from Tesco to Poole stationbus X8
6h 26m
Exeter to Poole (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Poole (Station) is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Poole (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter station to Poole (Station) 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 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Poole (Station). 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 3m.
The distance between Exeter and Poole (Station) is 122 miles. The road distance is 76.4 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Poole (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Exeter to Poole (Station), including transfers.
Exeter to Poole (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Exeter to Poole (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Poole (Station) is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Poole (Station), England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Poole station via Rail Station, Bus Station, South Station, and Tesco in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Castle Cary to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £21–26
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £28–40
Train from Exeter Central to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–20
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £21–30
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Upwey to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £20–29
Train from Exeter Central to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Weymouth to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 602 0121
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Bus Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 01202 338 420
- enquiries@damory.co.uk
- Website
- excelsior-coaches.com
Bus from South Station to Tesco
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.excelsior-coaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Tesco to Poole station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Poole (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Rail Station.
Exeter to Poole (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Poole (Station) is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Exeter to Poole (Station).
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