The cheapest and fastest trains from Wareham to Exeter
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wareham to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wareham to Exeter will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 2 trains that leave Wareham for Exeter every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wareham to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wareham to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £39, and a coach costs an average of £78.
Distance: 100 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£44 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Wareham to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for Wareham to Exeter trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:38 Wareham | 4h05 | 09:43 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:11 Wareham | 7h31 | 13:42 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:50 Wareham | 3h52 | 13:42 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wareham to Exeter
Trains from Wareham to Exeter run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
FAQs: Wareham to Exeter train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wareham to Exeter by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wareham and Exeter
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 18:30 Saturday 07:15 - 13:50 Sunday 10:00 - 14:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Step-free access between platforms via controlled level crossing with locking automatic gates
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: N/A
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 2.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Shelter on Sandford Road Roundabout
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
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