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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Somerset by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 374 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G30
    2. Take the bus from Town Hall to Lower Durstonbus bus 374
    5h 22m
    £11–18

  2. Bus, line 376 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus bus 376
    5h 33m
    £9–14

  3. Bus, train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to South Stationbus bus Cr8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Taunton Rail Station to Castle Waybus bus 28 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Castle Way to Shovel Lanebus bus 21A / ...
    5h 38m

  4. Drive  48.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Somersetcar car 48.6 mi
    1h 20m
    £13–18

  5. Taxi

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

  6. 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
    6h 29m
    £9–14

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  • Distance: 69.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Sewage Works, and Town Hall in around 5h 22m.

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