What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Dorset is to bus which costs £14 - £26 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Dorset?

The distance between Barnstaple and Dorset is 113 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Dorset without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Dorset?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Barnstaple to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Dorset bus from?

Barnstaple to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Dorset bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Dorset is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Barnstaple to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1567+ hotels available in Dorset.

Barnstaple to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Dorset by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yeovil Junctiontrain
3. Take the taxi from Yeovil Junction to Dorsettaxi
3h 35m
£85–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
7h 2m
£14–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
5h 27m
£32–58
Drive 88.2 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Dorsetcar 88.2 mi
2h 2m
£22–32

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Distance: 112.1 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, Bus Station, and South Station in around 7h 2m.

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