There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Exeter (Station) 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- Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 51m£46–93Drive 76.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Exeter (Station)car 76.3 mi
1h 40m£20–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
5h 21m£25–51Bus
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 5m£38–63
Poole to Exeter (Station) by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Exeter (Station) is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Exeter (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Exeter (Station). However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Exeter (Station). However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Upwey and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Poole and Exeter (Station) is 123 miles. The road distance is 76.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Exeter (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Poole to Exeter (Station), including transfers.
Poole to Exeter (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Exeter (Station) is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 5m.
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.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from Weymouth station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Exeter (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Poole to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Exeter (Station) is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Poole to Exeter (Station).
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