What is the cheapest way to get from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water?

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water?

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Bourton-on-the-Water?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Rectory Lane via Crown Hotel, Blue Boar Row, North Street, Fleming Way and The Forum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Bourton-on-the-Water?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Moreton-in-Marsh via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water?

The distance between Dorset and Bourton-on-the-Water is 169 miles. The road distance is 97.1 miles.

How do I travel from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water without a car?

The best way to get from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 39m and costs £90 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water bus from?

Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water train from?

Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water?

The best way to get from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water is to train via Reading which takes 5h 39m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus and line 51 bus and line 855 bus, which costs and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water bus arrive?

Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Crown Hotel station.

Where does the Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water train arrive?

Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water.

Where can I stay near Bourton-on-the-Water?

There are 1954+ hotels available in Bourton-on-the-Water.

Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Moreton-in-Marshtrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
5h 39m
£90–151
Drive 96.6 mi
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1. Drive from Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Watercar 96.6 mi
2h 13m
£24–34
Bus, line 20 bus, line 51 bus, line 855 bus
1. Take the bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights 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 / ...
4. Take the bus from North Street to Fleming Waybus X5
5. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Bingham Housebus 51 / ...
6. Take the bus from The Forum to Rectory Lanebus 855
8h 24m
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Gloucestertrain Weymouth - Gloucester
6h 49m
£60–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444
8h 32m
£42–102

Dorset to Bourton-on-the-Water by bus and train

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6h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.5 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Bourton-on-the-Water, England?

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Rectory Lane via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, Reading, Moreton-in-Marsh, and Railway Station in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Rectory Lane via Crown Hotel, New Canal, Blue Boar Row, North Street, Fleming Way, Bingham House, and The Forum in around 8h 24m.

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