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

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Bideford is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Bideford is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Bideford?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Top O Town and arriving at Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Castle Way and Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Bideford?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Bideford. 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 5h 7m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Bideford?

The distance between Dorchester and Bideford is 142 miles. The road distance is 92.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorchester to Bideford without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Dorchester to Bideford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Bideford bus from?

Dorchester to Bideford bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Bideford train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorchester to Bideford?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Bideford is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.

Where does the Dorchester to Bideford bus arrive?

Dorchester to Bideford bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.

Where does the Dorchester to Bideford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorchester to Bideford?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Bideford is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Dorchester to Bideford.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorchester to Bideford by train, bus, or car

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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
5h 7m
£60–116
Drive 91.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorchester to Bidefordcar 91.8 mi
2h 4m
£23–32
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 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the bus from Post Office to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502 / ...
7h
Bus via Exeter
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
3. Take the bus from Market Street to Bideford Quaybus 317
8h 38m

Dorchester to Bideford by train and bus

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Distance: 141 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Bideford Quay via Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Top O Town to Victoria Park Coach Stop via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Waterstones, Castle Way, and Post Office in around 7h.

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