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

By bus and train

To get from Exeter to North Dorset in South West, take the 6A bus from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre station to St Davids Station, St Davids station. Next, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Gillingham (Dorset) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6A6A
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paris Street, Exeter City Centre
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    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Okehampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Davids Station, St Davids
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    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 6
    Ride to train station Gillingham (Dorset)
    Ride to train station
    Gillingham (Dorset)
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Exeter to North Dorset in South West: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter Central station to Gillingham (Dorset) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
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 Gillingham (Dorset)
    Ride to train station
    Gillingham (Dorset)
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Exeter to North Dorset

The distance between Exeter, South West and North Dorset, South West is approximately 67.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter to North 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 North Dorset, South West

North Dorset is located at North Dorset, South West and the nearest public transport station is Gillingham (Dorset).

Bus stations close to North Dorset:

  • Gillingham (Dorset)
  • Gillingham Station, Gillingham
  • Addison Terrace, Ham Common

Related Routes

By train

Take one direct train from Exeter to North Dorset in South West: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter Central station to Gillingham (Dorset) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
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 Gillingham (Dorset)
    Ride to train station
    Gillingham (Dorset)
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 6A, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Exeter and North Dorset?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Exeter to North Dorset?

    The 6A bus line goes from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre station near Exeter in Exeter to Okehampton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Gillingham (Dorset) station near North Dorset in South West.

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

    The total travel time between Exeter in Exeter and North Dorset in South West by bus and train is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Exeter to get to North Dorset?

    Get on the 6A bus from the Paris Street, Exeter City Centre stop near Exeter in Exeter.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Exeter and North Dorset?

    Get off the bus at the Gillingham (Dorset) station, which is closest to North Dorset in South West.

  • When is the first train from Exeter to North Dorset?

    The first train from Exeter in Exeter to North Dorset in South West is South Western Railway. It leaves the Exeter Central station at 09:28.

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