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Exeter to Bournemouth Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:14
Last train
Last train
23:10
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Bournemouth
Journey time
Journey time
3h 2m
Distance
Distance
73 miles
Price
Price
PKR 12,554.12*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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22:43
9h 1m, 2 change
Exeter St Davids
07:44
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Bournemouth
Great Western Railway
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23:10
8h 34m, 3 change
Exeter Central
07:44
+1
Paris
South Western Railway
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Explore the cheapest prices to Bournemouth from Exeter this week

Fares from Exeter to Bournemouth usually average around PKR 12,554.12, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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PKR 13,568.98
Mon2Mar
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PKR 16,538.36
Tue3Mar
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PKR 16,538.36
Wed4Mar
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PKR 16,538.36
Thu5Mar
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PKR 12,554.12
Fri6Mar
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PKR 16,538.36
Sat7Mar
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PKR 16,538.36
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How to book cheap train tickets from Exeter to Bournemouth

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Book in advance

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Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you make the journey between Exeter and Bournemouth on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
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