What is the cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Land's End?

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Land's End is to bus which costs £20 - £70 and takes 11h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorchester to Land's End?

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Land's End is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Land's End?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Land's End. However, there are services departing from Top O Town and arriving at Car Park via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bampfylde Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Land's End?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Land's End. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at Penzance via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Land's End?

The distance between Dorchester and Land's End is 232 miles. The road distance is 172.7 miles.

How do I travel from Dorchester to Land's End without a car?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Land's End without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £120 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Dorchester to Land's End?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Dorchester to Land's End, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Land's End bus from?

Dorchester to Land's End bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Land's End train from?

Dorchester to Land's End train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorchester West station.

Train or bus from Dorchester to Land's End?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Land's End is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £70 and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Dorchester to Land's End bus arrive?

Dorchester to Land's End bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dorchester to Land's End train arrive?

Dorchester to Land's End train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Dorchester to Land's End?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Land's End is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Dorchester to Land's End.

Where can I stay near Land's End?

There are 2669+ hotels available in Land's End.

Dorchester to Land's End - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Land's End 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 Penzancetrain
6h 42m
£120–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
11h 23m
£20–67
Drive 171.7 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to Land's Endcar 171.7 mi
3h 18m
£42–60
Bus, train, line 1 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 St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus 1 / ...
8h 59m

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Distance: 230.3 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Land's End, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Land's End via Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Penzance in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Top O Town to Land's End via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Car Park in around 11h 23m.

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