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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Swindon is to bus which costs £15 - £26 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Swindon is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Durham Street via Crown Hotel, New Canal and Market Place Bus Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Swindon via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Dorset to Swindon?

The distance between Dorset and Swindon is 145 miles. The road distance is 75.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Dorset to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Swindon bus from?

Dorset to Swindon bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from Crown Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Swindon train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorset to Swindon?

The best way to get from Dorset to Swindon is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 49 bus, which costs and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Dorset to Swindon bus arrive?

Dorset to Swindon bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Endless Street station.

Where does the Dorset to Swindon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorset to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Swindon is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Dorset to Swindon.

Where can I stay near Swindon?

There are 1025+ hotels available in Swindon.

Dorset to Swindon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 49 bus, and car

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

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Train
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 Swindontrain
3h 41m
£69–119
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 Fleming Waybus G15
6h 9m
£15–26
Bus, line 49 bus
1. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Endless Streetbus 20
2. Take the bus from New Canal to Station Road Topbus 2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Durham Streetbus 49
5h 57m
Drive 75.5 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Swindoncar 75.5 mi
1h 46m
£19–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blue Vinny to Kings Statuebus Cr8
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Swindontrain Weymouth - Swindon
3h 59m

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Distance: 144.1 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Swindon via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Reading in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Durham Street via Crown Hotel, Endless Street, New Canal, Station Road Top, and Market Place Bus Island in around 5h 57m.

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