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

The cheapest way to get from Sherborne to Dorchester is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sherborne to Dorchester is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sherborne and Dorchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Digby Road and arriving at The Museum. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Sherborne and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Sherborne and arriving at Dorchester West via Yeovil Pen Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Sherborne to Dorchester?

The distance between Sherborne and Dorchester is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sherborne to Dorchester without a car is to bus which takes 1h 3m and costs £4 - £6.

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

The bus from Digby Road to The Museum takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Sherborne to Dorchester bus from?

Sherborne to Dorchester bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Digby Road station.

Where do I catch the Sherborne to Dorchester train from?

Sherborne to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.

Train or bus from Sherborne to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Sherborne to Dorchester is to bus which takes 1h 3m and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £24 and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Sherborne to Dorchester bus arrive?

Sherborne to Dorchester bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at The Museum station.

Where does the Sherborne to Dorchester train arrive?

Sherborne to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Yeovil Pen Mill station.

Can I drive from Sherborne to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sherborne to Dorchester is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Sherborne to Dorchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Sherborne to Dorchester?

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Digby Road to The Museumbus Cr5
1h 3m
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Yeovil Pen Milltrain Reading - Yeovil Pen Mill / ...
2. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Dorchester Westtrain Swindon - Weymouth / ...
1h 51m
£12–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sherborne to Dorchestertaxi 18.1 mi
26 min
£40–50
Drive 18.1 mi
1. Drive from Sherborne to Dorchestercar 18.1 mi
26 min
£5–7

Sherborne to Dorchester by bus

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Distance: 21 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

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

South West Coaches operates a bus from Digby Road to The Museum every 3 hours. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sherborne to Dorchester West via Yeovil Pen Mill in around 1h 51m.

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