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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Newtown by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newtown (Powys)train train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    7h 30m
    £148–233

  2. Drive 161.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorset to Newtowncar car 161.1 mi
    4h 5m
    £39–57

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    10h 50m
    £57–143

  4. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newtown (Powys)train train
    8h 27m
    £114–198

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Park Streetbus bus T4
    10h 4m

  6. Bus

    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 bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station 2 to Park Streetbus bus T4
    12h 58m

Dorset to Newtown by bus and train

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Newtown, Powys, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Newtown (Powys) via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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