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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Tenby is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Tenby is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Tenby?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Upper Park Road via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Tenby?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Tenby via Bournemouth, Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Dorset to Tenby?

The distance between Dorset and Tenby is 320 miles. The road distance is 189.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Tenby without a car is to train via Reading which takes 8h 32m and costs £130 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Dorset to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Tenby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dorset to Tenby train from?

Dorset to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Tenby?

The best way to get from Dorset to Tenby is to train via Reading which takes 8h 32m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Dorset to Tenby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dorset to Tenby train arrive?

Dorset to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Tenby is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Dorset to Tenby.

Where can I stay near Tenby?

There are 1943+ hotels available in Tenby.

Dorset to Tenby - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Tenby by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
8h 32m
£137–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
9h 56m
£24–47
Drive 188.3 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Tenbycar 188.3 mi
4h 4m
£47–68
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain Weymouth - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
8h 52m
£88–154
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
8h 59m
£89–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain
12h 5m
£47–78

Dorset to Tenby by bus

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9h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 318 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Tenby, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Tenby via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, Reading, and Swansea in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Upper Park Road via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 9h 56m.

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