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

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

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  1. Train via Exeter

    best
    1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yeovil Junctiontrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    5h 48m
    £112–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G5
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus bus G30
    9h 2m
    £31–52

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Great Western Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the train from St Austell 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 South Stationbus bus X51
    8h 42m
    £52–103

  4. Drive  139.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newquay to Dorsetcar car 139.7 mi
    2h 45m
    £35–51

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Par to Castle Carytrain train Penzance - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    8h 15m
    £87–159

Newquay to Dorset by bus and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Newquay to Dorset via Par, Exeter St Davids, and Yeovil Junction in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 9h 2m.

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