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Trip Overview

The average train between Dorchester and Exeter takes 2h 50m 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.

2h 50m
Duration
90 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Dorchester to Exeter train times

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 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 13m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 8m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 5m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 1m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 7m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 90.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Exeter St Davids via Castle Cary in around 2h 40m.

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