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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Taunton is to bus which costs £6 - £12 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Taunton Town Centre K via South Station, Bus Station and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Taunton via Upwey and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Dorset to Taunton?

The distance between Dorset and Taunton is 74 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Dorset to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Taunton bus from?

Dorset to Taunton bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorset to Taunton?

The best way to get from Dorset to Taunton is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £12 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Dorset to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dorset to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorset to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Taunton is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Dorset to Taunton.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

There are 798+ hotels available in Taunton.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Paignton / ...
4h 28m
£28–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus X51
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
5h 42m
£7–11
Drive 45.6 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Tauntoncar 45.6 mi
1h 12m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dorset to Tauntontaxi 45.6 mi
1h 12m
£95–120
Bus, line 376 bus
1. Take the bus from South Station 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
6h 9m
£9–14

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Distance: 73.8 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Taunton via South Station, Dorchester South, Upwey, and Castle Cary in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Taunton Town Centre K via South Station, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 5h 42m.

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