The average train between Dorchester and Exeter takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dorchester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Exeter station via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Dorchester to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorchester West station.
Dorchester to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Dorchester to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dorchester and Exeter is 77 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester West to Exeter St Davids via Castle Cary in around 2h 40m.