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How to get fromHereford to Dorsetby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    6h 53m
    £60–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Transport Hubbus bus 445
    2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G9
    3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus bus G30
    8h 40m
    £19–35

  3. Train, bus, line 376 bus

    1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    8h 31m
    £26–43

  4. Drive  111.4 mi

    1. Drive from Hereford to Dorsetcar car 111.4 mi
    2h 50m
    £28–41

  5. Train via Westbury

    1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Upweytrain train
    7h 10m
    £61–117

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  • Distance: 169.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Hereford to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Newport (S Wales), Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth, King Street, and Trinity Street in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Country Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Transport Hub, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 8h 40m.

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