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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Exeter Central is to bus and train which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Exeter Central is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Exeter Central?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Exeter Central. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Exeter Central via Southampton Central and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Poole to Exeter Central?

The distance between Poole and Exeter Central is 147 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Exeter Central without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Poole to Exeter Central, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Exeter Central train from?

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

What is the time difference between Poole and Exeter Central?

Exeter Central is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 4:32 PM in Poole and 5:32 PM in Exeter Central.

Where does the Poole to Exeter Central train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Exeter Central?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Exeter Central is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Poole to Exeter Central.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter Central?

There are 1366+ hotels available in Exeter Central.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 10m
£38–81
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus Cr3
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 16m
£18–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
5h 7m
Drive 76.9 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Exeter Centralcar 76.9 mi
1h 41m
£19–28

Poole to Exeter Central by train

112Weekly Trains

4h 10mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.5 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Exeter Central via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 4h 10m.

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