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Barnstaple to Dorchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Dorchester takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Dorchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 50m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
  3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dorchester Westtrain train
4h 35m
£56–116

Barnstaple to Dorchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Barnstaple and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 129 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Dorchester West via Exeter St Davids and Castle Cary in around 4h 35m.

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