What is the cheapest way to get from New Forest to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from New Forest to Dorset is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Forest to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from New Forest to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between New Forest and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from New Forest to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Business Park and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Tesco Superstore, Endless Street and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between New Forest and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from New Forest to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from New Forest to Dorset?

The distance between New Forest and Dorset is 157 miles. The road distance is 65 miles.

How do I travel from New Forest to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from New Forest to Dorset without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 32m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from New Forest to Dorset?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from New Forest to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Forest to Dorset bus from?

New Forest to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Tesco Superstore station.

Where do I catch the New Forest to Dorset train from?

New Forest to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from New Forest to Dorset?

The best way to get from New Forest to Dorset is to train via Reading which takes 4h 32m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Salisbury, which costs and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the New Forest to Dorset bus arrive?

New Forest to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Blue Boar Row station.

Where does the New Forest to Dorset train arrive?

New Forest to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from New Forest to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between New Forest to Dorset is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from New Forest to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 32m
£69–133
Drive 64.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New Forest to Dorsetcar 64.6 mi
1h 32m
£16–23
Bus via Salisbury
1. Take the bus from Tesco Superstore to Blue Boar Rowbus 8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Market Placebus 20
5h 14m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco Superstore to Victoria Parkbus 8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria Park to Market Placebus 20
5h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Weymouthtrain Swindon - Weymouth
5h 39m
£40–77
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from North Street to Victoria Parkbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria Park to Market Placebus 20
5h 47m

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Distance: 156.5 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between New Forest, Wiltshire, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Lloyds Bank to Dorset via Fleming Way, Swindon, Reading, Basingstoke, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Business Park to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Tesco Superstore, Blue Boar Row, Endless Street, and Market Place in around 5h 14m.

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