The average bus between Exeter and Dorchester takes 6h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Dorchester. 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 5 times a day between Exeter and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Trinity Square and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Dorchester station via Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Exeter to Dorchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Exeter to Dorchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at The Museum station.
Book your Exeter to Dorchester bus tickets online with Stagecoach South West and First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset.
The distance between Exeter and Dorchester is 77 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Museum via Trinity Square and Bus Station in around 3h 47m.