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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Dorchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. 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
    5h 59m
    £58–120

  2. Drive 91.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bideford to Dorchestercar car 91.6 mi
    2h 3m
    £23–32

  3. Train, bus

    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 / ...
    6h 9m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to County Hallbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    6h 26m

Bideford to Dorchester by bus, foot, and train

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Dorchester West via Bus Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Castle Cary in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to The Museum via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, and Bus Station in around 6h 26m.

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