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How to get fromSalisbury to Dorchesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Salisbury to Dorchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain train Southampton Central - Weymouth / ...
    2h 22m
    £33–77

  2. Drive 39.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salisbury to Dorchestercar car 39.7 mi
    51 min
    £10–14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Endless Street to Market Placebus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to London Closebus bus Cr8 / ...
    2h 25m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salisbury to Dorchestertaxi taxi 39.7 mi
    51 min
    £140–180

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Stationbus bus X6
    3. Take the train from Poole to Dorchester Southtrain train
    4h 8m
    £15–27

Salisbury to Dorchester by train

Calendar213Weekly Trains
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Salisbury to Dorchester South via Southampton Central in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Endless Street to London Close via Market Place in around 2h 25m.

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