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

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There are 3 ways to get from Dorchester to Padstow by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 57 bus via Castle Cary

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    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 Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to New Streetbus bus 57
    6h 49m
    £79–145

  2. Drive 127.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Padstowcar car 127.9 mi
    2h 39m
    £31–45

  3. Train, line 57 bus

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to New Streetbus bus 57
    7h 30m
    £49–93

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  • Distance: 189.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Dorchester to Padstow. However, you can take the train to Castle Cary, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Bodmin Parkway, walk to Bodmin Parkway Station, then take the line 57 bus to New Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Street to New Street via Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 7h 30m.

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