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There are 5 ways to get from Helston to Dorchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Redruth to Castle Carytrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dorchester Westtrain train Swindon - Weymouth / ...
    6h 43m
    £92–180

  2. Bus via Falmouth University and University of Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Exeterbus bus Uk049
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 44A
    9h 49m
    £18–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 404
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus 44A
    9h 27m
    £27–61

  4. Drive 155.5 mi

    1. Drive from Helston to Dorchestercar car 155.5 mi
    3h 4m
    £38–55

  5. Line 34 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Railway Stationbus bus 34
    2. Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus bus X51
    7h 18m

Helston to Dorchester by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Helston, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Tesco to Dorchester West via Railway Station, Redruth, and Castle Cary in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to The Museum via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Trinity Square, and Bus Station in around 9h 27m.

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