What is the cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Dorchester is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Dorchester is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ashbourne and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashbourne station to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Station via Derby Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ashbourne and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ashbourne to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Dorchester West via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Ashbourne to Dorchester?

The distance between Ashbourne and Dorchester is 230 miles. The road distance is 191.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ashbourne to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Ashbourne to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Ashbourne to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Ashbourne to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashbourne to Dorchester bus from?

Ashbourne to Dorchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ashbourne to Dorchester train from?

Ashbourne to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Ashbourne to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Ashbourne to Dorchester is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Ashbourne to Dorchester bus arrive?

Ashbourne to Dorchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Ashbourne to Dorchester train arrive?

Ashbourne to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Ashbourne to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashbourne to Dorchester is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Ashbourne to Dorchester.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1714+ hotels available in Dorchester.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth / ...
6h 47m
£111–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
10h 10m
£45–94
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus Cr5
9h 30m
£84–123
Drive 190.2 mi
1. Drive from Ashbourne to Dorchestercar 190.2 mi
3h 58m
£46–67
Bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Market Placebus
2. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 6m
£113–242

Ashbourne to Dorchester by bus and train

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Distance: 228.3 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester West via Railway Station, Derby, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to South Station via Bus Station, Derby Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 10m.

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