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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Dorset is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Dorchester South via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Dorset?

The distance between Birmingham and Dorset is 207 miles. The road distance is 147.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Birmingham to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Dorset bus from?

Birmingham to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Dorset train from?

Birmingham to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Dorset?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Dorset is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Birmingham to Dorset bus arrive?

Birmingham to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Dorset is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Birmingham to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Dorset.

Birmingham to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 42m
£86–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
7h 50m
£35–64
Drive 146.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Dorsetcar 146.3 mi
3h 7m
£37–53
Train via Cheltenham
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouthtrain Cheltenham Spa - Weymouth
7h 11m
£77–133

Birmingham to Dorset by train and bus

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.3 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bournemouth, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 7h 50m.

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