There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 12m£113–164Drive 144.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorsetcar 144.3 mi
3h 8m£35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
7h 11m£43–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Dorset144.3 mi
3h 8m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Birmingham International and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Dorset is 194 miles. The road distance is 145.2 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham International station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Dorset, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham International to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 7h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Dorset
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dorset.
There are 2508+ hotels available in Dorset.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Dorset. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.