What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Dorchester is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Dorchester is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at The Museum via Viaduct, Bus Station, Trinity Square and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Dorchester West via St Erth and Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from St Ives to Dorchester?

The distance between St Ives and Dorchester is 220 miles. The road distance is 161.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from St Ives to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from St Ives to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Dorchester bus from?

St Ives to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Dorchester train from?

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Dorchester?

The best way to get from St Ives to Dorchester is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the St Ives to Dorchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Ives to Dorchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Dorchester is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from St Ives to Dorchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Castle Carytrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dorchester Westtrain Swindon - Weymouth / ...
6h 37m
£96–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Bampfylde Streetbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
10h 29m
£30–67
Drive 160.6 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Dorchestercar 160.6 mi
3h 6m
£39–56
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
7h 24m
£69–139

St Ives to Dorchester by train

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Distance: 218.6 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Dorchester West via St Erth and Castle Cary in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to The Museum via Viaduct, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Trinity Square, and Bus Station in around 10h 29m.

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