There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Cornwell 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
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Moreton-in-Marshtrain
6h 21m£65–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus Oxf
8h 54m£21–39Drive 105.2 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Cornwellcar 105.2 mi
2h 24m£27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Oxfordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to West Streetbus S3 / ...
6h 36m£59–98
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Cornwell is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Cornwell is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Cornwell. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Cornwell Turn via Tesco, Poole Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, George Street and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Cornwell. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Moreton-in-Marsh via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Dorset and Cornwell is 171 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Cornwell without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Dorset to Cornwell, including transfers.
Dorset to Cornwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.
Dorset to Cornwell train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Cornwell is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Cornwell, England?
You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Salford Turn via South Station, Dorchester South, Bournemouth, Reading, Moreton-in-Marsh, and Railway Station in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Cornwell Turn via Tesco, Bus Station, Poole Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Gloucester Green Bus Station, George Street, and West Street in around 8h 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 Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Moreton-in-Marsh
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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 Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Bus from Railway Station to West Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Cornwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.
Dorset to Cornwell train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Cornwell is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Dorset to Cornwell.
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