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

The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Dorset is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cotswolds and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Transport Hub, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cotswolds and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Kemble and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Cotswolds to Dorset?

The distance between Cotswolds and Dorset is 171 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Dorset without a car is to train via Basingstoke which takes 4h 26m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Cotswolds to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Dorset bus from?

Cotswolds to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Dorset train from?

Cotswolds to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Kemble station.

Train or bus from Cotswolds to Dorset?

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Dorset is to train via Basingstoke which takes 4h 26m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Cotswolds to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cotswolds to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cotswolds to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Dorset is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Cotswolds to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1570+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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Train via Basingstoke
best
1. Take the train from Kemble to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 26m
£100–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G9
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
8h 20m
£18–30
Drive 88.5 mi
1. Drive from Cotswolds to Dorsetcar 88.5 mi
2h 5m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 51m
£55–102

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Distance: 169.9 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Dorset via Kemble, Reading, Basingstoke, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Combend Farm, Transport Hub, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 8h 20m.

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