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How to get fromGreat Torrington to Dorsetby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Great Torrington to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus X51
    7h 56m
    £34–61

  2. Bus via Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Opposite Church to Stonebus bus 5B
    2. Take the bus from Stone to Bus Stationbus bus 5C / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus 44A
    4. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus X51
    9h 35m
    £12–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    8h 3m
    £56–109

  4. Drive  94.3 mi

    1. Drive from Great Torrington to Dorsetcar car 94.3 mi
    2h 12m
    £24–34

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    10h 53m
    £21–37

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  • Distance: 115.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Great Torrington, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Opposite Church to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opposite Church to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Stone, Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station, and South Station in around 9h 35m.

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