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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain train
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4h 51m
    £46–93
  2. Drive  76.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Exeter (Station)car car 76.3 mi
    1h 40m
    £20–28
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain train
    5h 21m
    £25–51
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 5m
    £38–63

Poole to Exeter (Station) by train, bus, and foot

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Poole, England and Exeter (Station), England?

You can take a train from Poole to Exeter (Station) via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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