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 Central 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 49 min.

289min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X3X3
Bus - 1313
Walk to East Dorset
Leaves from Exeter Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter Central
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 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
    106 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 SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY 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 Central station to Basingstoke station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY 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 19 min.

319min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 13A13A
Walk to East Dorset
Leaves from Exeter Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter Central
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 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
    154 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    67 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 130.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 289 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 New North Road, South West and the nearest public transport station is Paris Street, Exeter City Centre.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Pinhoe
  • Exeter St Thomas
  • Exeter St Davids

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • Paris Street, Exeter City Centre
  • High Street, Exeter City Centre
  • Sidwell Street, 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
  • Police Station, Wimborne Minster
  • Julian's Bridge, Wimborne Minster

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY 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 Central station to Basingstoke station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY 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 19 min.

319min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 13A13A
Walk to East Dorset
Leaves from Exeter Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter Central
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 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
    154 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    67 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 289 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 319 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 13A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Exeter to East Dorset?

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

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

    The total travel time between Exeter in Exeter and East Dorset in South West by train and bus is about 4 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Exeter Central station near Exeter in Exeter.

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

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

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