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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Dorset is to line 376 bus and bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Weymouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Bristol to Dorset?

The distance between Bristol and Dorset is 101 miles. The road distance is 61.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Bristol to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Dorset bus from?

Bristol to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Dorset train from?

Bristol to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Dorset?

The best way to get from Bristol to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £18 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Bristol to Dorset bus arrive?

Bristol to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Bristol to Dorset train arrive?

Bristol to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Weymouth station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Dorset is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Bristol to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1568+ hotels available in Dorset.

Bristol to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 376 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
4h 1m
£39–70
Line 376 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fairfax Street to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
6h 13m
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G18
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
4h 50m
£10–17
Drive 61.3 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Dorsetcar 61.3 mi
1h 42m
£16–22

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Distance: 100.1 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 4h 50m.

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