What is the cheapest way to get from Truro to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Truro to Dorchester is to bus which costs £15 - £55 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Truro to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Truro to Dorchester is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Truro and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Truro 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 32m.

Is there a direct train between Truro and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Truro to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Truro and arriving at Dorchester West via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Truro to Dorchester?

The distance between Truro and Dorchester is 196 miles. The road distance is 140.3 miles.

How do I travel from Truro to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Truro to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Truro to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Truro to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Truro to Dorchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Truro to Dorchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Truro to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Truro to Dorchester is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £55 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Truro to Dorchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Truro to Dorchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Truro to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Dorchester is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Truro to Dorchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Truro to Dorchester?

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Truro to Dorchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Truro to Castle Carytrain Penzance - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Dorchester Westtrain Swindon - Weymouth / ...
4h 55m
£88–163
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 32m
£15–53
Drive 139.5 mi
1. Drive from Truro to Dorchestercar 139.5 mi
2h 42m
£34–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Truro 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 52m

Truro to Dorchester by train

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Distance: 194.6 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Truro to Dorchester West via Castle Cary in around 4h 55m. 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 32m.

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