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

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Sherborne is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Sherborne is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Sherborne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lidl Supermarket and arriving at Digby Road. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Sherborne?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at Sherborne via Yeovil Pen Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Sherborne?

The distance between Dorchester and Sherborne is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorchester to Sherborne without a car is to bus which takes 58 min and costs £4 - £6.

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

The bus from Lidl Supermarket to Digby Road takes 58 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Sherborne bus from?

Dorchester to Sherborne bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Lidl Supermarket station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Sherborne train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorchester to Sherborne?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Sherborne is to bus which takes 58 min and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £24 and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Dorchester to Sherborne bus arrive?

Dorchester to Sherborne bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Digby Road station.

Where does the Dorchester to Sherborne train arrive?

Dorchester to Sherborne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Yeovil Pen Mill station.

Can I drive from Dorchester to Sherborne?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Sherborne is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Dorchester to Sherborne.

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

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Where can I stay near Sherborne?

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Lidl Supermarket to Digby Roadbus Cr5
58 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Yeovil Pen Milltrain Weymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Sherbornetrain Yeovil Pen Mill - London Waterloo / ...
1h 51m
£11–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Sherbornetaxi 18.1 mi
26 min
£40–50
Drive 18.1 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to Sherbornecar 18.1 mi
26 min
£5–7

Dorchester to Sherborne by bus

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Distance: 20.6 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

South West Coaches operates a bus from Lidl Supermarket to Digby Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dorchester West to Sherborne via Yeovil Pen Mill in around 1h 51m.

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