What is the cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Dorchester is to bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Austell to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from St. Austell to Dorchester is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between St. Austell and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Austell station to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Museum via Bus Station, Trinity Square and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between St. Austell and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from St. Austell to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from St Austell and arriving at Dorchester West via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from St. Austell to Dorchester?

The distance between St. Austell and Dorchester is 181 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.

How do I travel from St. Austell to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from St. Austell to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from St. Austell to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Dorchester bus from?

St. Austell to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Dorchester train from?

St. Austell to Dorchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Austell station.

Train or bus from St. Austell to Dorchester?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Dorchester is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the St. Austell to Dorchester bus arrive?

St. Austell to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the St. Austell to Dorchester train arrive?

St. Austell to Dorchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from St. Austell to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Austell to Dorchester is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from St. Austell to Dorchester.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Austell to Dorchester?

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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St. Austell to Dorchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Austell to Dorchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Austell to Castle Carytrain Penzance - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dorchester Westtrain Swindon - Weymouth / ...
4h 38m
£81–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 404
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
8h 2m
£21–47
Drive 127.1 mi
1. Drive from St. Austell to Dorchestercar 127.1 mi
2h 33m
£31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
5h 39m

St. Austell to Dorchester by train

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Distance: 180.3 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between St. Austell, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from St Austell to Dorchester West via Castle Cary in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Museum via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Trinity Square, and Bus Station in around 8h 2m.

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