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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dorchester Westtrain train Swindon - Weymouth / ...
    2h 8m
    £26–50

  2. Line 374 bus, line 376 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I 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 40m
    £9–13

  3. 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
    3h 40m

  4. Drive 41.3 mi

    1. Drive from Taunton to Dorchestercar car 41.3 mi
    1h 6m
    £10–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taunton to Dorchestertaxi taxi 41.3 mi
    1h 6m
    £85–110

Taunton to Dorchester by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Dorchester West via Castle Cary in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to The Museum via Trinity Square and Bus Station in around 3h 40m.

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