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

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Truro is to bus which costs £14 - £50 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Truro is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Truro?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Truro 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 47m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Truro?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Truro. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at Truro via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Truro?

The distance between Dorchester and Truro is 196 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorchester to Truro without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Dorchester to Truro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Truro bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Truro train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorchester to Truro?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Truro is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £50 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Dorchester to Truro bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dorchester to Truro train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorchester to Truro?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Truro is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Dorchester to Truro.

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

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Where can I stay near Truro?

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Dorchester to Truro - 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 Trurotrain
5h 47m
£86–167
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 47m
£14–49
Drive 138.8 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to Trurocar 138.8 mi
2h 42m
£34–49
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 Trurotrain
6h 29m

Dorchester to Truro by train

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Distance: 194.6 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Truro via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 47m. 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 47m.

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