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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Dawlish to Castle Carytrain train Paignton - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dorchester Westtrain train Swindon - Weymouth / ...
    2h 50m
    £46–85

  2. Drive 62.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dawlish to Dorchestercar car 62.9 mi
    1h 27m
    £16–22

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 3m

  4. Line 2 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lanherne to Bus Stationbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus 44A
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus bus X51
    5h 41m

Dawlish to Dorchester by train

Calendar37Weekly Trains
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 102.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Dawlish to Dorchester West via Castle Cary in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lanherne to The Museum via Bus Station, Trinity Square, and Bus Station in around 5h 41m.

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