The average bus between Dorchester and Exeter takes 6h 46m and the fastest bus takes 3h 47m. 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 7:48 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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Dorchester station and arriving at Exeter station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
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 First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Dorchester and Exeter is 77 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a bus from Top O Town to Bus Station via Bus Station and Rail Station in around 4h 31m.