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

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Taunton is to bus and line 376 bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Top O Town and arriving at Waterstones via Bus Station and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at Taunton via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Taunton?

The distance between Dorchester and Taunton is 60 miles. The road distance is 40.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorchester to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Dorchester to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Taunton bus from?

Dorchester to Taunton bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Top O Town station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorchester to Taunton?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Taunton is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Dorchester to Taunton bus arrive?

Dorchester to Taunton bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dorchester to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorchester to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Taunton is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Dorchester to Taunton.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 12m
£27–50
Bus, line 376 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus Cr5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus 376
3. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
4h 28m
£9–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Top O Town to Bus Stationbus X51
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Waterstonesbus 30
3h 46m
Drive 40.5 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to Tauntoncar 40.5 mi
1h 5m
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Tauntontaxi 40.5 mi
1h 5m
£85–110

Dorchester to Taunton by train

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Distance: 59.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Taunton via Castle Cary in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Top O Town to Waterstones via Bus Station and Trinity Square in around 3h 46m.

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