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

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Top O Town and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Castle Way and Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at Barnstaple via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Barnstaple?

The distance between Dorchester and Barnstaple is 130 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorchester to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Dorchester to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Barnstaple bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Barnstaple train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorchester to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Dorchester to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Dorchester to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Trinity Square station.

Where does the Dorchester to Barnstaple train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorchester to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Barnstaple is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Dorchester to Barnstaple.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4h 30m
£58–112
Drive 83.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorchester to Barnstaplecar 83.2 mi
1h 53m
£21–29
Bus, train
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 St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 11m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
3. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
6h 19m

Dorchester to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 129 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Barnstaple via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Top O Town to Bus Station via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Waterstones, Castle Way, and Post Office in around 6h 19m.

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