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How to get fromHereford to Dorsetby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Southampton

    best
    1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    5h 54m
    £97–187

  2. Drive 111.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hereford to Dorsetcar car 111.6 mi
    2h 50m
    £28–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus bus Cr5
    7h 51m
    £35–66

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    6h 50m
    £62–127

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain train
    7h 10m
    £67–129

Hereford to Dorset by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Hereford to Dorset via Newport (S Wales), Southampton Central, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 54m.

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