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

The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Dorset is to bus and line 96 bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newquay to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Newquay and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Newquay and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Newquay and arriving at Weymouth via Par and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Newquay to Dorset?

The distance between Newquay and Dorset is 218 miles. The road distance is 140.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newquay to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Newquay to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Dorset bus from?

Newquay to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newquay to Dorset train from?

Newquay to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Newquay to Dorset?

The best way to get from Newquay to Dorset is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Newquay to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newquay to Dorset train arrive?

Newquay to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Newquay to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Dorset is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Newquay to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2439+ hotels available in Dorset.

Newquay to Dorset - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 96 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Castle Carytrain Penzance - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
8h 11m
£87–159
Bus, line 96 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus
2. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Stationbus 96 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
10h 21m
£21–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Great Western Hotel to Bus Stationbus 21 / ...
2. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
8h 41m
£52–103
Drive 139.7 mi
1. Drive from Newquay to Dorsetcar 139.7 mi
2h 45m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
8h 58m
£27–47

Newquay to Dorset by train and bus

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Distance: 216.5 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Newquay to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Par, Castle Cary, Weymouth, King Street, and Trinity Street in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 8h 58m.

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