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How to get fromDorset to Cotswoldsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Cotswolds by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Kembletrain train
    4h 57m
    £109–172

  2. Drive  88.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorset to Cotswoldscar car 88.4 mi
    2h 4m
    £22–32

  3. Bus, line 20 bus, line 51 bus, line 882 bus

    1. Take the bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Crown Hotelbus bus Cr8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to New Canalbus bus 20
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus bus X5 / ...
    4. Take the bus from North Street to Fleming Waybus bus X5
    5. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Bingham Housebus bus 51 / ...
    6. Take the bus from The Forum to Combend Farmbus bus 882
    8h 41m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Gloucestertrain train Weymouth - Gloucester
    6h 57m
    £57–103

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucestertrain train
    9h 27m
    £26–44

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  • Distance: 169.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Cotswolds via Crown Hotel, New Canal, Blue Boar Row, North Street, Fleming Way, Bingham House, The Forum, and Combend Farm in around 8h 41m.

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