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How to get fromDawlish to Dorsetby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dawlish to Dorset by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Dawlish to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yeovil Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Yeovil Junction to Dorsettaxi taxi
    2h 37m
    £75–125

  2. Drive 68 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dawlish to Dorsetcar car 68 mi
    1h 34m
    £17–24

  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 South Stationbus bus X51
    5h 14m

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  • Distance: 85.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Dawlish to Dorset. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Yeovil Junction, then take the taxi to Dorset. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dawlish to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Exeter St Davids, Axminster, Rail Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 5h 14m.

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