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How to get fromDorchester to Salisburyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Centraltrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2h 7m
    £34–75

  2. Drive 39.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Salisburycar car 39.7 mi
    51 min
    £10–14

  3. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Museum to Crown Hotelbus bus Cr8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to New Canalbus bus 20
    2h 29m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Salisburytaxi taxi 39.7 mi
    51 min
    £140–180

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus bus X3
    3h 36m
    £15–26

Dorchester to Salisbury by train

Calendar210Weekly Trains
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Salisbury via Southampton Central in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Museum to New Canal via Crown Hotel in around 2h 29m.

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