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

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Dorset is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Calthorpe Street and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Queens Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Dorchester South via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Banbury to Dorset?

The distance between Banbury and Dorset is 159 miles. The road distance is 121.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banbury to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Banbury to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Dorset bus from?

Banbury to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Calthorpe Street station.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Dorset train from?

Banbury to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Dorset?

The best way to get from Banbury to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Banbury to Dorset bus arrive?

Banbury to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Magdalen Street East station.

Where does the Banbury to Dorset train arrive?

Banbury to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Dorset is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Banbury to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Dorset.

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There are 3 ways to get from Banbury to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 48m
£65–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calthorpe Street to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
2. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Lhr / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
8h 5m
£24–41
Drive 121 mi
1. Drive from Banbury to Dorsetcar 121 mi
2h 33m
£31–44

Banbury to Dorset by train and bus

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Banbury to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bournemouth, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calthorpe Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Magdalen Street East, Queens Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 8h 5m.

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