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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Stroud is to bus which costs £12 - £22 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Stroud is to drive which takes 2h and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Merrywalks via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Dorset to Stroud?

The distance between Dorset and Stroud is 170 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Stroud without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 51m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Dorset to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Stroud bus from?

Dorset to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Stroud train from?

Dorset to Stroud train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Stroud?

The best way to get from Dorset to Stroud is to train via Reading which takes 4h 51m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Dorset to Stroud bus arrive?

Dorset to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Dorset to Stroud train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorset to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Stroud is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Dorset to Stroud.

Where can I stay near Stroud?

There are 1793+ hotels available in Stroud.

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Stroud (Glos)train
4h 51m
£80–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Merrywalksbus G9
5h 54m
£13–21
Drive 86.1 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Stroudcar 86.1 mi
2h
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Swindontrain Weymouth - Swindon
5h 3m
£49–88
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Gloucestertrain Weymouth - Gloucester
6h 15m
£55–99

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Stroud (Glos) via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Reading in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Merrywalks via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 5h 54m.

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