What is the cheapest way to get from Dorchester to St. Austell?

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to St. Austell is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorchester to St. Austell?

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to St. Austell is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and St. Austell?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to St. Austell 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 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and St. Austell?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to St. Austell. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at St Austell via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Dorchester to St. Austell?

The distance between Dorchester and St. Austell is 181 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.

How do I travel from Dorchester to St. Austell without a car?

The best way to get from Dorchester to St. Austell without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Dorchester to St. Austell?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Dorchester to St. Austell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to St. Austell bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dorchester to St. Austell train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorchester to St. Austell?

The best way to get from Dorchester to St. Austell is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Dorchester to St. Austell bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dorchester to St. Austell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorchester to St. Austell?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to St. Austell is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Dorchester to St. Austell.

How do I get a train ticket from Dorchester to St. Austell?

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Where can I stay near St. Austell?

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Dorchester to St. Austell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
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 St Austelltrain
5h 31m
£81–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 504
8h 16m
£19–44
Drive 126.4 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to St. Austellcar 126.4 mi
2h 32m
£31–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Austelltrain
6h 12m

Dorchester to St. Austell by train

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Distance: 180.3 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and St. Austell, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester West to St Austell via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 31m. 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 8h 16m.

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