There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Leamington Spatrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 44m£103–161Drive 120.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avoncar 120.2 mi
2h 45m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 460
8h 53m£43–96Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Leamington Spatrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 14m£92–145Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Worcester Shrub Hilltrain
- Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Stratford-upon-Avontrain
9h 29m£88–183
Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at McDonalds via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon via Bournemouth and Leamington Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Dorset and Stratford-upon-Avon is 189 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon, including transfers.
Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Leamington Spa hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to McDonalds via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 8h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bournemouth to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Weymouth to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Worcester Shrub Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Stratford-upon-Avon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leamington Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Dorset to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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