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Explore cheap prices from Poole to Exeter

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Poole to Exeter, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

£30.20

Fri23May

£30.20

Sat24May

£27.80

Sun25May

£30.20

Mon26May

£41.00

Tue27May

£41.00

Wed28May

£41.00

Thu29May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Poole to Exeter train prices and times

Planning a journey from Poole to Exeter? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £27.80, with average prices for this route around £60.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Fri, May 23
From £30.20
Sat, May 24
From £30.20
Sun, May 25
From £27.80
Mon, May 26
From £30.20
Tue, May 27
From £41.00
Wed, May 28
From £41.00
Thu, May 29
From £41.00

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:40 Poole	09:27 Exeter St Davids	3h 47m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:40 Poole	09:40 Exeter Central	4h 0m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:55 Poole	10:08 Exeter St Davids	4h 13m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:24 Poole	10:40 Exeter Central	4h 16m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:50 Poole	10:40 Exeter Central	3h 50m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:11 Poole	11:13 Paris	4h 2m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Poole to Exeter train route details

First train

05:40

Last train

23:37

Departure station

Poole

Arrival station

Exeter

Journey time

2h 54m

Distance

68 miles

Price

£27.80*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Poole to Exeter

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Poole to Exeter can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Poole to Exeter, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Poole to Exeter ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Poole to Exeter more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Poole to Exeter train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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