There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Cotswolds by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Bournemouthtrain
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Kembletrain
4h 59m£114–177Drive 88.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Cotswoldscar 88.4 mi
2h 4m£22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucestertrain
9h 31m£26–45Train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Gloucestertrain Weymouth - Gloucester
6h 57m£58–107
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 59m.
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 59m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Dorset to Cotswolds, including transfers.
Dorset to Cotswolds train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
Dorset to Cotswolds train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth 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 1840+ 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 59m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- [email protected]
- Website
- South West Coaches
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- South West Coaches
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