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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Truro is to bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Truro is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Truro?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Truro station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Bus Station via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Truro?

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 42m.

How far is it from Dorset to Truro?

The distance between Dorset and Truro is 170 miles. The road distance is 144.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Truro without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Dorset to Truro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Truro bus from?

Dorset to Truro bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Truro train from?

Dorset to Truro train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Truro?

The best way to get from Dorset to Truro is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Dorset to Truro bus arrive?

Dorset to Truro bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Dorset to Truro train arrive?

Dorset to Truro train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Truro?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Truro is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Dorset to Truro.

Where can I stay near Truro?

There are 3169+ hotels available in Truro.

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There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Truro by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 42m
£55–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bampfylde Streetbus G5
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
10h 24m
£26–51
Drive 144 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Trurocar 144 mi
2h 50m
£37–53
Train via Castle Cary
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain
8h 4m
£78–156

Dorset to Truro by bus and train

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Distance: 169.5 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Bus Station via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and Bampfylde Street in around 10h 24m.

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