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

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Penzance is to bus which costs £17 - £65 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Penzance is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Top O Town and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Rail Station and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Penzance. 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 26m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Penzance?

The distance between Dorchester and Penzance is 221 miles. The road distance is 162.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorchester to Penzance without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 6h 26m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Dorchester to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorchester to Penzance?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Penzance is to train via Castle Cary which takes 6h 26m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £65 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Dorchester to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dorchester to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorchester to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Penzance is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Dorchester to Penzance.

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

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Train via Castle Cary
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 26m
£96–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
9h 31m
£17–64
Drive 161.7 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to Penzancecar 161.7 mi
3h 5m
£39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 7m
£66–135

Dorchester to Penzance by train

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Distance: 220.2 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Penzance via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Top O Town to Bus Station via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, and Bampfylde Street in around 9h 31m.

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