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How to get fromTorquay to Dorsetby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Torquay to Dorset by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yeovil Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Yeovil Junction to Dorsettaxi taxi
    3h 6m
    £84–116
  2. Drive 79.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Torquay to Dorsetcar car 79.5 mi
    1h 39m
    £20–28
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus X51
    5h 37m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Torquay to Dorset. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Yeovil Junction, then take the taxi to Dorset. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paignton to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Exeter St Davids, Axminster, Rail Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 5h 37m.

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