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

The cheapest way to get from Malmesbury to Dorset is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malmesbury to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Malmesbury and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Malmesbury to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Cross Hayes and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Shopping Centre, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Malmesbury and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Malmesbury to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Chippenham and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Malmesbury to Dorset?

The distance between Malmesbury and Dorset is 102 miles. The road distance is 69.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Malmesbury to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Malmesbury to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malmesbury to Dorset bus from?

Malmesbury to Dorset bus services, operated by Coachstyle, depart from Cross Hayes station.

Where do I catch the Malmesbury to Dorset train from?

Malmesbury to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Chippenham station.

Train or bus from Malmesbury to Dorset?

The best way to get from Malmesbury to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 376 bus, which costs and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Malmesbury to Dorset bus arrive?

Malmesbury to Dorset bus services, operated by Coachstyle, arrive at Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Malmesbury to Dorset train arrive?

Malmesbury to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Malmesbury to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Malmesbury to Dorset is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Malmesbury to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1606+ hotels available in Dorset.

Malmesbury to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 376 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Malmesbury to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chippenham to Upweytrain Swindon - Weymouth / ...
4h 21m
£50–88
Drive 69.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Malmesbury to Dorsetcar 69.3 mi
1h 37m
£17–25
Bus, line 376 bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Hayes to Shopping Centrebus 41
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
8h 1m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chippenham to Weymouthtrain Swindon - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Blue Vinnybus Cr8
5h 16m

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Distance: 101.1 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Chippenham to Upwey twice a week. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Hayes to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Shopping Centre, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 8h 1m.

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