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How to get fromDorset to Somersetby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Somerset by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 376 bus

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    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus bus 376
    4h 55m
    £9–14

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blue Vinny to Kings Statuebus bus Cr8
    2. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain train
    4h 55m

  3. Drive  48.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Somersetcar car 48.6 mi
    1h 20m
    £12–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorset to Somersettaxi taxi 48.6 mi
    1h 20m
    £210–260

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    4h 55m
    £9–14

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  • Distance: 68.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Somerset, England?

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Lower Durston via South Station, Bus Station, and Crispin Hall in around 4h 55m.

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