What is the cheapest way to get from Devon to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Devon to Dorset is to bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Devon to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Devon to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Devon and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Devon to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Coach House and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Devon and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Devon to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Yeoford and arriving at Dorchester South via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Devon to Dorset?

The distance between Devon and Dorset is 76 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.

How do I travel from Devon to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Devon to Dorset without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs £16 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Devon to Dorset?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Devon to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Devon to Dorset bus from?

Devon to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Devon to Dorset train from?

Devon to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Devon to Dorset?

The best way to get from Devon to Dorset is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Devon to Dorset bus arrive?

Devon to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Trinity Square station.

Where does the Devon to Dorset train arrive?

Devon to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Devon to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Devon to Dorset is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Devon to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1578+ hotels available in Dorset.

Devon to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Devon to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
5h 34m
£17–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
6h 32m
£9–15
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain Plymouth - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
5h 53m
£41–85
Drive 69.7 mi
1. Drive from Devon to Dorsetcar 69.7 mi
1h 45m
£18–26

Devon to Dorset by bus and train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.6 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Devon, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Yeoford to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach House to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station, and South Station in around 6h 32m.

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