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

The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Dorset is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 5m.

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 £21 - £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 The Forum, Fleming Way, North Street, Endless Street and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

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 Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

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 Reading which takes 4h 34m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 Stagecoach West, depart from Combend Farm 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 Reading which takes 4h 34m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can line 882 bus and line 51 bus and bus, which costs and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Cotswolds to Dorset bus arrive?

Cotswolds to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at The Forum 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 1594+ hotels available in Dorset.

Cotswolds to Dorset - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 882 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cotswolds to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Kemble to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 34m
£109–171
Drive 88.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cotswolds to Dorsetcar 88.5 mi
2h 5m
£22–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester 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
8h 32m
£27–52
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h
£53–103
Line 882 bus, line 51 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Combend Farm to The Forumbus 882
2. Take the bus from The Forum to Fleming Waybus 51
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus X5
4. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus X5 / ...
5. Take the bus from Endless Street to Market Placebus 20
6. Take the bus from Market Place to Dorchester Road Traffic Lightsbus Cr8 / ...
8h 40m

Cotswolds to Dorset by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 169.9 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Dorset via Kemble, Reading, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Combend Farm, The Forum, Fleming Way, North Street, Blue Boar Row, Endless Street, and Market Place in around 8h 40m.

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