There are 3 ways to get from Truro to Dorset by train or car
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Train via Exeter
best- Take the train from Truro to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yeovil Junctiontrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 48m£113–185Drive 144.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truro to Dorsetcar 144.6 mi
2h 50m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Truro to Castle Carytrain Penzance - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 4m£86–154
Truro to Dorset by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truro to Dorset is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Truro to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Truro to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Truro and arriving at Yeovil Junction via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Truro and Dorset is 179 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.
The best way to get from Truro to Dorset without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 4h 48m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Truro to Dorset, including transfers.
Truro to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
Truro to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Dorset is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Truro to Dorset.
There are 2446+ hotels available in Dorset.
What companies run services between Truro, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Truro to Dorset via Exeter St Davids and Yeovil Junction in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Truro to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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