There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Rugby 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 Bournemouth to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 45m£90–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus G45
7h 42m£25–40Drive 139.1 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Rugbycar 139.1 mi
3h 4m£35–50Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 54m£81–145
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Rugby is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Rugby is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Bennett Street via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Rugby via Bournemouth and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Dorset and Rugby is 195 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Dorset to Rugby, including transfers.
Dorset to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Rugby is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Rugby, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Coventry hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Bennett Street via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Dorset to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Coventry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Rugby is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Dorset to Rugby.
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