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

The cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Dorset is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Austell to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St. Austell station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Plymouth Coach Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

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

No, there is no direct train from St. Austell to Dorset. However, there are services departing from St Austell and arriving at Dorchester South via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from St. Austell to Dorset?

The distance between St. Austell and Dorset is 196 miles. The road distance is 133 miles.

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

The best way to get from St. Austell to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from St. Austell to Dorset, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St. Austell to Dorset?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Dorset is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the St. Austell to Dorset bus arrive?

St. Austell to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the St. Austell to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St. Austell to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Austell to Dorset is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from St. Austell to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2453+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Austell to Dorset 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 Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 48m
£78–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
9h 15m
£28–49
Drive 132.2 mi
1. Drive from St. Austell to Dorsetcar 132.2 mi
2h 41m
£34–49
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 / ...
8h 1m
£52–96

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Distance: 194.7 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from St Austell to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Castle Cary, Upwey, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Plymouth Coach Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 9h 15m.

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