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

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Bodmin is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Bodmin is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Top O Town and arriving at Dennison Road Car Park via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bampfylde Street and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Bodmin?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Bodmin?

The distance between Dorchester and Bodmin is 174 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorchester to Bodmin without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Dorchester to Bodmin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Bodmin bus from?

Dorchester to Bodmin bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Bodmin train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorchester to Bodmin?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Bodmin is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Dorchester to Bodmin bus arrive?

Dorchester to Bodmin bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dorchester to Bodmin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorchester to Bodmin?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Bodmin is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Dorchester to Bodmin.

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

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Dorchester to Bodmin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain
5h 37m
£79–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
9h 9m
£15–44
Drive 114.6 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to Bodmincar 114.6 mi
2h 17m
£28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
6h 25m

Dorchester to Bodmin by train and bus

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.7 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester West to The Shire House Mount Folly via Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Top O Town to Dennison Road Car Park via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 9h 9m.

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