The average bus between Dorchester and Exeter takes 6h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorchester to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Dorchester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dorchester to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Top O Town station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Dorchester to Exeter bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Top O Town station.
Dorchester to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Dorchester and Exeter is 77 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Top O Town to Bus Station via Bus Station and Rail Station in around 4h 34m.