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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Dorset is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Bristol Temple Meads and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Dorset?

The distance between Cheltenham and Dorset is 145 miles. The road distance is 96.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Dorset without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 52m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cheltenham to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Dorset bus from?

Cheltenham to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Dorset?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Dorset is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 52m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Dorset train arrive?

Cheltenham to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Dorset is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Cheltenham to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Dorset.

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
4h 52m
£71–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G9
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
7h 5m
£17–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
7h 4m
£27–47
Drive 96 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Dorsetcar 96 mi
2h 15m
£24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouthtrain Cheltenham Spa - Weymouth
5h 25m
£58–103

Cheltenham to Dorset by train and bus

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Dorset via Bristol Temple Meads, Upwey, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 7h 5m.

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