What is the cheapest way to get from Somerset to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Dorset is to line 374 bus and line 376 bus and bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Somerset to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Lower Durston and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Crispin Hall, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Somerset to Dorset?

The distance between Somerset and Dorset is 67 miles. The road distance is 49 miles.

How do I travel from Somerset to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Somerset to Dorset without a car is to line 374 bus and line 376 bus and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs £8 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Somerset to Dorset?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Somerset to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Dorset bus from?

Somerset to Dorset bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Lower Durston station.

Where does the Somerset to Dorset bus arrive?

Somerset to Dorset bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Crispin Hall station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Dorset is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Somerset to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1567+ hotels available in Dorset.

Somerset to Dorset - 5 ways to travel via train, line 374 bus, and line 376 bus

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

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Line 374 bus, line 376 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lower Durston to Crispin Hallbus 374
2. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
5h 16m
£9–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Trinity Squarebus 30
2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
5h 22m
£8–15
Line 21 bus, train, line 10 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Branchflower Farm to Castle Waybus 21A / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain
4. Take the bus from King Street to Trinity Streetbus 10 / ...
5. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lightsbus Cr8 / ...
5h 42m
Drive 48.7 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Dorsetcar 48.7 mi
1h 20m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Somerset to Dorsettaxi 48.7 mi
1h 20m
£210–260

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Distance: 66.9 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Lower Durston to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Crispin Hall, Bus Station, and South Station in around 5h 16m.

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