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

The cheapest way to get from Dawlish to Dorset is to bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dawlish to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Dawlish and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Dawlish to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Lanherne and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Dawlish and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Dawlish and arriving at Weymouth via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Dawlish to Dorset?

The distance between Dawlish and Dorset is 123 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dawlish to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Dawlish to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dawlish to Dorset bus from?

Dawlish to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dawlish to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Dawlish to Dorset?

The best way to get from Dawlish to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Dawlish to Dorset bus arrive?

Dawlish to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Trinity Square station.

Where does the Dawlish to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dawlish to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Dawlish to Dorset is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Dawlish to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1570+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dawlish to Castle Carytrain Paignton - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
4h 44m
£48–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
6h 48m
£10–15
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 25m
£19–38
Drive 68 mi
1. Drive from Dawlish to Dorsetcar 68 mi
1h 35m
£17–25

Dawlish to Dorset by train and bus

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4h 44mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 122.7 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Dawlish to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Castle Cary, Weymouth, King Street, and Trinity Street in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lanherne to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station, and South Station in around 6h 48m.

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