There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Birmingham by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 18m£85–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk920 / ...
7h 54m£26–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
6h 43m£35–66Drive 147.5 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Birminghamcar 147.5 mi
3h 7m£37–54
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Birmingham is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Birmingham - Jennens Road via Tesco, Poole Seldown Coach Station and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Dorset and Birmingham is 207 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Dorset to Birmingham, including transfers.
Dorset to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.
Dorset to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Birmingham is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Birmingham, England?
You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Birmingham New Street via South Station, Dorchester South, and Bournemouth in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Tesco, Bus Station, Poole Seldown Coach Station, and London Heathrow Airport in around 7h 54m.
- 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
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 Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Dorset to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Birmingham is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Dorset to Birmingham.
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