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How to get fromDorchester to Launcestonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 306 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kensey Valley Meadowbus bus 306
    5h 46m
    £55–101

  2. Drive 94 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Launcestoncar car 94 mi
    1h 58m
    £23–33

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 34m

  4. Bus, train via Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Prison to Railway Stationbus bus 66
    6h 49m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    7h 57m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dorchester to Launceston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Top O Town to Westgate Street via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 7h 57m.

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