Rome2Rio

How to get fromPoole (Station) to Exeterby train, bus or car

Find Transport to Exeter

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Poole (Station) to Exeter 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.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationbusX53
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationbusX53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
    4h 15m
  2. Drive 75.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole (Station) to Exetercar75.8 mi
    1h 36m
    £19–28
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
    4h 30m
    £54–98
  4. Train, bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationbusX53
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationbusX53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus44A
    5h 31m
  5. Bus, line 54 bus

    1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown HotelbusX8
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car ParkbusCr4
    3. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus StationbusCr4
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to White Hartbus376
    5. Take the bus from White Hart to Ilminster Road Buswaybus54
    6. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Bampfylde Streetbus
    6h 15m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Poole to Exeter St Davids via Upwey and Castle Cary in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole station to Bampfylde Street via Crown Hotel, Car Park, Bus Station, White Hart, Ilminster Road Busway, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 6h 15m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers