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

From Exeter to East Dorset by bus and train

To get from Exeter to East Dorset in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Basingstoke station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 13 bus from Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station to The Square, Wimborne Minster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min.

303min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
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
    Basingstoke
    153 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne
    ID boudmwg
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Wimborne Minster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Square, Wimborne Minster
    ID dordaptw
    59 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Dorset
    Walk to
    East Dorset
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Exeter to East Dorset by bus and train via SOUTH 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 SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Basingstoke 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 24 min.

324min
Train - SOUTH 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 - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Basingstoke
    153 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    62 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
    60 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 195.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 303 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 Thomas
  • Exeter St Davids

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • St Davids Station, St Davids
  • Jolly Porter, St Davids
  • The Imperial, St Davids

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 Julian's Bridge, Wimborne Minster.

Bus stations close to East Dorset:

  • Julian's Bridge, Wimborne Minster
  • The Square, Wimborne Minster
  • Wimborne Hospital, Wimborne Minster

Alternative route from Exeter to East Dorset by bus and train via SOUTH 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 SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Basingstoke 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 24 min.

324min
Train - SOUTH 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 - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Basingstoke
    153 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    62 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
    60 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 303 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 13.

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

    The alternative route takes 324 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH 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 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 3 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 Basingstoke station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Basingstoke 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 5 hr 3 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 Basingstoke stop, which is closest to East Dorset in South West.

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