There are 3 ways to get from Parkstone to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Parkstone (Dorset) to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 36m£48–97Drive 77.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Parkstone to Exetercar 77.1 mi
1h 42m£20–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus X51
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
4h 49m£22–47
Parkstone to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parkstone to Exeter is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Parkstone to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct train from Parkstone to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Parkstone (Dorset) and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Weymouth and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Parkstone and Exeter is 128 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.
The best way to get from Parkstone to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £45 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Parkstone to Exeter, including transfers.
Parkstone to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Parkstone (Dorset) station.
Parkstone to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Weymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parkstone to Exeter is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Parkstone to Exeter.
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What companies run services between Parkstone, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Parkstone (Dorset) to Exeter St Davids via Weymouth and Castle Cary in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Parkstone (Dorset) to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
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