What is the cheapest way to get from Dorchester to New Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to New Forest is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorchester to New Forest?

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to New Forest is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and New Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to New Forest. However, there are services departing from The Museum and arriving at St Thomas Mores Church via Crown Hotel, Blue Boar Row and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and New Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to New Forest. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at Bedwyn via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Dorchester to New Forest?

The distance between Dorchester and New Forest is 98 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.

How do I travel from Dorchester to New Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Dorchester to New Forest without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dorchester to New Forest?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Dorchester to New Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to New Forest bus from?

Dorchester to New Forest bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from The Museum station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to New Forest train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorchester to New Forest?

The best way to get from Dorchester to New Forest is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Dorchester to New Forest bus arrive?

Dorchester to New Forest bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Crown Hotel station.

Where does the Dorchester to New Forest train arrive?

Dorchester to New Forest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Dorchester to New Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to New Forest is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Dorchester to New Forest.

Where can I stay near New Forest?

There are 503+ hotels available in New Forest.

Dorchester to New Forest - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to New Forest by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Swindontrain Weymouth - Swindon
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Police Stationbus X5
3h 20m
Drive 68.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorchester to New Forestcar 68.4 mi
1h 36m
£17–24
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from The Museum to Crown Hotelbus Cr8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to New Canalbus 20
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus X5 / ...
4h 54m
Train
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Bedwyntrain Plymouth - London Paddington / ...
3h 48m
£37–67

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Distance: 97.9 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from The Museum to St Thomas Mores Church via Crown Hotel, New Canal, Blue Boar Row, and North Street in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dorchester West to Savernake Hospital via Castle Cary, Bedwyn, and Railway Station in around 3h 48m.

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