What is the cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Exeter is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorchester to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Exeter station. However, there are services departing from Top O Town and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Exeter?

The distance between Dorchester and Exeter is 91 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.

How do I travel from Dorchester to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £40 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Dorchester to Exeter?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Dorchester to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Exeter bus from?

Dorchester to Exeter bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Top O Town station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Exeter train from?

Dorchester to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorchester West station.

Train or bus from Dorchester to Exeter?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Dorchester to Exeter bus arrive?

Dorchester to Exeter bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dorchester to Exeter train arrive?

Dorchester to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Dorchester to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Exeter is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Dorchester to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Dorchester to Exeter?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 40m
£41–78
Drive 53.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorchester to Exetercar 53.3 mi
1h 11m
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus X51
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
3h 14m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Top O Town to Bus Stationbus X51
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
4h 28m

Dorchester to Exeter by train

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Distance: 90.1 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Top O Town to Bus Station via Bus Station and Rail Station in around 4h 28m.

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