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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Branchflower Farm to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 21A / ...
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dorchester Westtrain train
    3h 49m

  2. Line 374 bus, line 376 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lower Durston to Crispin Hallbus bus 374
    2. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus bus Cr5
    4h 9m
    £9–13

  3. Drive 43.6 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Dorchestercar car 43.6 mi
    1h 13m
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Somerset to Dorchestertaxi taxi 43.6 mi
    1h 13m
    £90–110

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Trinity Squarebus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus bus X51
    4h 41m

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  • Distance: 67.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Lower Durston to The Museum via Crispin Hall and Bus Station in around 4h 9m.

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