How to get from Exeter to East Dorset by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Exeter to East Dorset in South West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Salisbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X3 bus and finally take the 13 bus from Lansdowne station to The Square, Wimborne Minster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X3X3
Bus - 1313
Walk to East Dorset
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exeter
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salisbury
    112 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Boar Row, Salisbury
    ID wildgdpd
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    Bournemouth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lansdowne
    ID boudmam
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne
    ID boudjwt
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Wimborne Minster
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Square, Wimborne Minster
    ID dordaptw
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Dorset
    Walk to
    East Dorset
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, CROSSCOUNTRY and 13A

To get from Exeter to East Dorset in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 13A bus from Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station to The Square, Wimborne Minster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 9 min.

309min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 13A13A
Walk to East Dorset
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exeter
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    125 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    99 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne
    ID boudmwg
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 13A13A
    Wait for bus
    13A
    Wimborne Minster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Square, Wimborne Minster
    ID dordaptw
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Dorset
    Walk to
    East Dorset
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Exeter to East Dorset

The distance between Exeter, South West and East Dorset, South West is approximately 130.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 285 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter to East Dorset by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Exeter

Exeter is located at Exeter, South West and the nearest public transport station is St Davids Station, St Davids.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Exeter St Davids
  • Exeter St Thomas

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • St Davids Station, St Davids
  • Jolly Porter, St Davids
  • College, Exeter City Centre

Public transport stations close to East Dorset, South West

East Dorset is located at East Dorset, South West and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Wimborne Minster.

Bus stations close to East Dorset:

  • The Square, Wimborne Minster
  • Julian's Bridge, Wimborne Minster
  • The Coach And Horses, Wimborne Minster

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, CROSSCOUNTRY and 13A

To get from Exeter to East Dorset in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 13A bus from Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station to The Square, Wimborne Minster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 9 min.

309min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 13A13A
Walk to East Dorset
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exeter
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    125 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    99 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne
    ID boudmwg
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 13A13A
    Wait for bus
    13A
    Wimborne Minster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Square, Wimborne Minster
    ID dordaptw
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Dorset
    Walk to
    East Dorset
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to East Dorset?

    The fastest way takes 285 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X3, Bus line 13.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Exeter to East Dorset?

    The alternative route takes 309 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 13A.

  • Is there a direct train between Exeter and East Dorset in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Exeter to East Dorset in South West?

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Waterloo station near Exeter to Salisbury station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Salisbury station near East Dorset in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from Exeter to East Dorset in South West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Exeter and East Dorset in South West by train and bus is about 4 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Exeter to get to East Dorset in South West?

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Waterloo station near Exeter in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Exeter and East Dorset in South West?

    Get off the train at the Salisbury stop, which is closest to East Dorset in South West.

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