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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus bus X51
    4h 20m

  2. Drive 83.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Dorchestercar car 83.1 mi
    1h 53m
    £20–29

  3. Train, bus via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple 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 The Museumbus bus X51
    4h 41m

  4. Train

    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
    £56–115

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    5h 55m

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  • Distance: 97.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Museum via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, and Bus Station in around 5h 55m.

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