What is the cheapest way to get from Dorset to Shropshire?

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Shropshire is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorset to Shropshire?

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Shropshire is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Bus Station via Tesco, Poole Seldown Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Shrewsbury via Bournemouth and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Dorset to Shropshire?

The distance between Dorset and Shropshire is 254 miles. The road distance is 160.7 miles.

How do I travel from Dorset to Shropshire without a car?

The best way to get from Dorset to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Dorset to Shropshire?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Dorset to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Shropshire bus from?

Dorset to Shropshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Shropshire train from?

Dorset to Shropshire train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Dorset to Shropshire is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Dorset to Shropshire bus arrive?

Dorset to Shropshire bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Dorset to Shropshire train arrive?

Dorset to Shropshire train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Shropshire is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Dorset to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 1155+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Dorset to Shropshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
7h 29m
£99–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 409
10h 26m
£38–66
Drive 159.8 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Shropshirecar 159.8 mi
3h 54m
£41–59
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Craven Armstrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 33m
£73–128

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Distance: 252.7 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Shropshire, England?

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Sharpstones Lane Jct via South Station, Dorchester South, Bournemouth, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Bus Station via Tesco, Bus Station, Poole Seldown Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 26m.

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