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How to get fromDorchester to Woolacombeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    4h 55m
    £83–143

  2. Drive 94.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Woolacombecar car 94.1 mi
    2h 18m
    £23–33

  3. Bus, train, line 31 bus

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to St James' Place Gardensbus bus 21B
    6. Take the bus from St James' Place Gardens to Sandsbus bus 31
    7h 29m

  4. Bus, line 376 bus, line 31 bus

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 375
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to St James' Place Gardensbus bus 21B
    6. Take the bus from St James' Place Gardens to Sandsbus bus 31
    9h 21m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    10h 53m
    £28–59

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  • Distance: 140.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Woolacombe via Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Street to Sands via Bus Station, Crispin Hall, Bus Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 9h 21m.

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