There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Avebury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
5h 21m£60–109Drive 64.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Aveburycar 64.9 mi
1h 29m£17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Endless Streetbus 20
- Take the bus from New Canal to Station Road Topbus 2 / ...
5h 31mBus, train, line 49 bus
- Take the bus from Blue Vinny to Kings Statuebus Cr8
- Take the train from Weymouth to Trowbridgetrain
- Take the bus from Sainsbury to Market Place Bus Islandbus 49
- Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Red Lionbus 49
5h 37m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Avebury is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Avebury is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Avebury. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Red Lion via Crown Hotel, New Canal and Market Place Bus Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Avebury. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Swindon via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Dorset and Avebury is 162 miles. The road distance is 65.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Avebury without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Dorset to Avebury, including transfers.
Dorset to Avebury bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from Crown Hotel station.
Dorset to Avebury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Avebury is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Avebury, England?
You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Red Lion via South Station, Dorchester South, Bournemouth, Reading, Swindon, and Fleming Way in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Red Lion via Crown Hotel, Endless Street, New Canal, Station Road Top, and Market Place Bus Island in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Dorchester South to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Trowbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 01202 338 420
- [email protected]
- Website
- Damory Coaches
Bus from Crown Hotel to Endless Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Damory Coaches
Bus from Blue Vinny to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Damory Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from New Canal to Station Road Top
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Sainsbury to Market Place Bus Island
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Market Place Bus Island to Red Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- +44 1249 444444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Faresaver
Bus from Sainsbury to Market Place Bus Island
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Faresaver
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Dorset to Avebury bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Endless Street station.
Dorset to Avebury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Avebury is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Dorset to Avebury.
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