There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Charminster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
4h 12m£38–71Line 376 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bridge to Bus Stationbus 374 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Crossbus Cr5
4h 45m£9–13Drive 60.7 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Charminstercar 60.7 mi
1h 29m£16–22
Bristol to Charminster by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Charminster is to line 376 bus and bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Charminster is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Charminster. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bridge and arriving at The Cross via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Charminster. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Dorchester South via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Bristol and Charminster is 91 miles. The road distance is 61 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Charminster without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Bristol to Charminster, including transfers.
Bristol to Charminster bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bristol Bridge station.
Bristol to Charminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Charminster is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 376 bus and bus, which costs £8 - £14 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Charminster, Dorset, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upwey every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bridge to The Cross via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bristol Bridge to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- [email protected]
- Website
- South West Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to The Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- South West Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Charminster bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Bristol to Charminster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Charminster is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Bristol to Charminster.
There are 1736+ hotels available in Charminster.