What is the cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Aberystwyth?

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorchester to Aberystwyth?

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Trinity Street and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Bus Station, Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at Aberystwyth via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Dorchester and Aberystwyth is 294 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.

How do I travel from Dorchester to Aberystwyth without a car?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £130 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Dorchester to Aberystwyth?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Dorchester to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Aberystwyth bus from?

Dorchester to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Trinity Street station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Aberystwyth train from?

Dorchester to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorchester West station.

Train or bus from Dorchester to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Dorchester to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Dorchester to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dorchester to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Dorchester to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Dorchester to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Aberystwyth is 178 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Dorchester to Aberystwyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Dorchester to Aberystwyth?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
7h 48m
£131–222
Drive 177.3 mi
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1. Drive from Dorchester to Aberystwythcar 177.3 mi
4h 14m
£43–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Cardiff Centraltrain Weymouth - Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
8h 21m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus Cr5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 202 / ...
4. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
11h 37m

Dorchester to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 292.4 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Aberystwyth via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 11h 37m.

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