What is the cheapest way to get from Minehead to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Minehead to Dorchester is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minehead to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Minehead to Dorchester is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Minehead and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Minehead to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Bancks Street and arriving at The Museum via Hither Mead, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Minehead to Dorchester?

The distance between Minehead and Dorchester is 87 miles. The road distance is 64.4 miles.

How do I travel from Minehead to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Minehead to Dorchester without a car is to line 28 bus and train which takes 4h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Minehead to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Minehead to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minehead to Dorchester bus from?

Minehead to Dorchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Bancks Street station.

Where does the Minehead to Dorchester bus arrive?

Minehead to Dorchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Hither Mead station.

Can I drive from Minehead to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Minehead to Dorchester is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Minehead to Dorchester.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1716+ hotels available in Dorchester.

Minehead to Dorchester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Minehead to Dorchester by bus, train, or car

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Line 28 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bancks Street to Hither Meadbus 28
2. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dorchester Westtrain
4h 40m
Drive 64.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Minehead to Dorchestercar 64.1 mi
1h 41m
£16–23
Line 28 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bancks Street to Hither Meadbus 28
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus 30
3. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
5h 50m
Line 28 bus, line 374 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bancks Street to Hither Meadbus 28
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Crispin Hallbus 374
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus Cr5
6h 59m

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Distance: 86.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bancks Street to The Museum via Hither Mead, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Trinity Square, and Bus Station in around 5h 50m.

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