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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Bodmin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 89 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£26 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Exeter to Bodmin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Bodmin:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Bodmin costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Bodmin take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£9. The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Bodmin from Exeter by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Exeter to Bodmin is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bodmin are Plymouth, Truro, Newquay and St Austell. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bodmin on Omio.
Plymouth is a naval city in Devon known for its strong maritime history and broad waterfront. The Hoe and Barbican shape its character, while the university gives it a modern, lived-in feel.
Truro is Cornwall’s cathedral city, known for its Gothic Revival skyline and compact centre of shops and historic streets. As the county town, it has a practical local feel while staying close to rivers, countryside and the Cornish coast.
Newquay is a Cornish seaside town known for its surfing beaches, Atlantic cliffs and lively holiday feel. It combines sandy bays and coastal walks with a compact centre that suits families and outdoor-minded travellers.
St Austell is best known for its china clay history and for being near the Eden Project on the Cornish south coast. It feels more like a working town than a resort, with beaches, gardens and harbour villages close by.
Travel to Bodmin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to Bodmin.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Bodmin:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Bodmin costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Bodmin take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 58m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Bodmin as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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