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How to travel from Exeter to Dorchester

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from Exeter to Dorchester

How to get from Exeter to Dorchester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Exeter to Dorchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

South Western RailwayP61178+Great Western RailGW403100
08:28AM3h15
Exeter Central (EXC)
11:43AMDorchester West (DCW)
$471One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Great Western RailL17232 · P29729 · GW402900
11:47AM4h18
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
04:05PMDorchester West (DCW)
$361One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP29719 · GW403100
09:32AM2h11
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
11:43AMDorchester West (DCW)
$731One-way
1 transfer

Other options

South Western RailwayP61178+Great Western RailGW403100
08:24AM3h19
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
11:43AMDorchester West (DCW)
$471One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP29720 · L16802+South Western RailwayP61437
10:15AM5h08
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
03:23PMDorchester South (DCH)
$1131One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP31577 · P29720 · L16802+South Western RailwayP61437
10:04AM5h19
Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
03:23PMDorchester South (DCH)
$1131One-way
3 transfers
Great Western RailP33328 · P29719 · GW403100
09:24AM2h19
Exeter Central (EXC)
11:43AMDorchester West (DCW)
$731One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP29716 · GW403300
08:30AM2h28
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
10:58AMDorchester West (DCW)
$731One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP31444 · P29729 · GW402900
11:51AM4h14
Exeter Central (EXC)
04:05PMDorchester West (DCW)
$731One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Dorchester

Travel to Dorchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to Dorchester.

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You can get between Exeter and Dorchester 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Dorchester from Exeter is by taking a train, which costs on average $30 (€27).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Exeter to Dorchester:

Taking a train costs $12 (€11) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $42 (€38) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Exeter to Dorchester is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Dorchester that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 26 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 48 miles (77 km) from Exeter to Dorchester.

The average frequency per day from Exeter to Dorchester is:

  • 9 buses per day.
  • 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Dorchester from Exeter as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Exeter to Dorchester:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Exeter to Dorchester:

    • You can travel by train from Exeter to Dorchester with Great Western Rail or South Western Railway, and you can find Great Western Rail Exeter to Dorchester tickets for $30 (€27) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Exeter to Dorchester with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by train with.

    Direct services to Dorchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Looking to extend your trip from Exeter to Dorchester? Many Omio customers who go from Exeter to Dorchester usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bournemouth, Bristol, Poole or Croydon. If you're looking to explore London, Bournemouth, Bristol, Poole or Croydon from Dorchester, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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