What is the cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Birmingham is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorchester to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Trinity Street and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Birmingham?

The distance between Dorchester and Birmingham is 170 miles. The road distance is 150.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dorchester to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Dorchester to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Dorchester to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Birmingham bus from?

Dorchester to Birmingham bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Trinity Street station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Birmingham train from?

Dorchester to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorchester West station.

Train or bus from Dorchester to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Dorchester to Birmingham bus arrive?

Dorchester to Birmingham bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dorchester to Birmingham train arrive?

Dorchester to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Dorchester to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Birmingham is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Dorchester to Birmingham.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 58m
£81–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus Cr5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
7h 21m
£17–26
Drive 149.4 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to Birminghamcar 149.4 mi
3h 3m
£36–52

Dorchester to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 169.1 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Birmingham New Street via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Street to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 21m.

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