There are 3 ways to get from Dorset to Truro by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 18m£55–109Drive 144 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Trurocar 144 mi
2h 50m£36–52Train via Castle Cary
- Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain
7h 42m£78–155
Dorset to Truro by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Truro is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Truro is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Truro. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Truro via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Dorset and Truro is 170 miles. The road distance is 144.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Truro without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Dorset to Truro, including transfers.
Dorset to Truro train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Dorset to Truro train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Truro is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Dorset to Truro.
There are 3206+ hotels available in Truro.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Truro, England?
You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Truro via South Station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
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