There are 3 ways to get from Dorset to Cotswolds by train or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Kembletrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 58m£114–183Drive 88.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Cotswoldscar 88.4 mi
2h 4m£22–32Train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Gloucestertrain Weymouth - Gloucester
6h 57m£59–111
Dorset to Cotswolds by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Cotswolds is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Kemble via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Dorset and Cotswolds is 171 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Cotswolds without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 58m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Dorset to Cotswolds, including transfers.
Dorset to Cotswolds train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Dorset to Cotswolds train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Cotswolds is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Dorset to Cotswolds.
There are 1852+ hotels available in Cotswolds.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Cotswolds, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Cotswolds via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, Reading, and Kemble in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Kemble
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Weymouth to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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