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How to get fromPaignton to Dorchesterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Castle Carytrain train Plymouth - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dorchester Westtrain train Swindon - Weymouth / ...
    4h 13m
    £53–99

  2. Drive 75.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paignton to Dorchestercar car 75.6 mi
    1h 33m
    £19–27

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus bus X51
    4h 30m

  4. Line 80 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Mayfield Doctors Surgery to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus bus 80
    2. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 7
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus 44A
    4. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus bus X51
    7h 7m

Paignton to Dorchester by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Dorchester West via Newton Abbot and Castle Cary in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayfield Doctors Surgery to The Museum via Coronation Road opp Town Mill, Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Bus Station, Trinity Square, and Bus Station in around 7h 7m.

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