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

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Ashburton is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Ashburton is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Ashburton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Ashburton. However, there are services departing from Top O Town and arriving at Bull Ring via Bus Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Ashburton?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Ashburton. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at Totnes via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Ashburton?

The distance between Dorchester and Ashburton is 132 miles. The road distance is 72 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorchester to Ashburton without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Dorchester to Ashburton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Ashburton bus from?

Dorchester to Ashburton bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Ashburton train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorchester to Ashburton?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Ashburton is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Dorchester to Ashburton bus arrive?

Dorchester to Ashburton bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Dorchester to Ashburton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorchester to Ashburton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Ashburton is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Dorchester to Ashburton.

Where can I stay near Ashburton?

There are 2705+ hotels available in Ashburton.

Dorchester to Ashburton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 38 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 27m
£52–105
Drive 71.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorchester to Ashburtoncar 71.5 mi
1h 26m
£18–25
Bus, train, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus X51
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bull Ringbus 38
5h 19m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
6h 20m

Dorchester to Ashburton by train and bus

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4h 27mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 130.9 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Ashburton, Devon, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Bull Ring via Castle Cary, Totnes, and Station Road in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Top O Town to Bull Ring via Bus Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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