There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Isle of Purbeck by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
4h 16m£51–110Drive 72.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Isle of Purbeckcar 72.7 mi
1h 37m£18–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
5hBus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 44A
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54 / ...
5h 51m
Exeter to Isle of Purbeck by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Isle of Purbeck is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Isle of Purbeck is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter station to Isle of Purbeck. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Village Centre via Rail Station, Bus Station, Kings Statue and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Isle of Purbeck. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Wareham via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Exeter and Isle of Purbeck is 120 miles. The road distance is 73.1 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Isle of Purbeck without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Exeter to Isle of Purbeck, including transfers.
Exeter to Isle of Purbeck bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Exeter to Isle of Purbeck train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Isle of Purbeck is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Isle of Purbeck, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Isle of Purbeck via Castle Cary, Upwey, Wareham, Wareham Station, and Village Centre in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Isle of Purbeck via Rail Station, Bus Station, Kings Statue, Wareham Station, and Village Centre in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Castle Cary to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter Central to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–55
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter Central to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 602 0121
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Isle of Purbeck bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Rail Station.
Exeter to Isle of Purbeck train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Isle of Purbeck is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Exeter to Isle of Purbeck.
There are 2164+ hotels available in Isle of Purbeck.














