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

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Dorset is to bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taunton to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Taunton Town Centre Stop I and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Trinity Square, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Taunton and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Taunton to Dorset?

The distance between Taunton and Dorset is 80 miles. The road distance is 46.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Taunton to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Taunton to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Dorset bus from?

Taunton to Dorset bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Taunton Town Centre Stop I station.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Taunton to Dorset?

The best way to get from Taunton to Dorset is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Taunton to Dorset bus arrive?

Taunton to Dorset bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Trinity Square station.

Where does the Taunton to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taunton to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Dorset is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Taunton to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1585+ hotels available in Dorset.

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There are 4 ways to get from Taunton to Dorset by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain Plymouth - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
3h 15m
£44–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I 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
£7–12
Drive 46.4 mi
1. Drive from Taunton to Dorsetcar 46.4 mi
1h 13m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Taunton to Dorsettaxi 46.4 mi
1h 13m
£95–120

Taunton to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 79.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Dorset via Castle Cary, Upwey, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Trinity Square, Bus Station, and South Station in around 5h 22m.

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