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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Dorset is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Beam Villas and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Dennison Road Car Park, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Weymouth via Par and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Dorset?

The distance between Cornwall and Dorset is 201 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Cornwall to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Dorset bus from?

Cornwall to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Dorset train from?

Cornwall to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Dorset?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Dorset is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Cornwall to Dorset bus arrive?

Cornwall to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Cornwall to Dorset train arrive?

Cornwall to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Dorset is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cornwall to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2447+ hotels available in Dorset.

Cornwall to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, line 26 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Castle Carytrain Penzance - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 36m
£80–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
9h 39m
£26–48
Line 26 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Roundabout to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus 26
2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
7h 46m
£47–92
Drive 126.7 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Dorsetcar 126.7 mi
2h 32m
£32–46

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Distance: 200.2 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Par, Castle Cary, Weymouth, King Street, and Trinity Street in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beam Villas to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 9h 39m.

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