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How to get fromAberystwyth to Dorchesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Dorchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Dorchester Westtrain train
    8h 14m
    £115–214

  2. Drive 177.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Dorchestercar car 177.2 mi
    4h 12m
    £43–62

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain train
    8h 24m

  4. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus 035
    11h 5m
    £68–165

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus bus Cr5
    11h 35m

Aberystwyth to Dorchester by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Dorchester West via Shrewsbury, Newport (S Wales), and Westbury (Wilts) in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to South Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 5m.

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