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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Dorset is to bus and line 376 bus which costs £13 - £28 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Newport to Dorset?

The distance between Newport and Dorset is 160 miles. The road distance is 90.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Dorset without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 4h 19m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Newport to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Dorset bus from?

Newport to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Dorset train from?

Newport to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Dorset?

The best way to get from Newport to Dorset is to train via Southampton which takes 4h 19m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 376 bus, which costs £13 - £28 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Newport to Dorset bus arrive?

Newport to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Newport to Dorset train arrive?

Newport to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Newport to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Dorset is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Newport to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1594+ hotels available in Dorset.

Newport to Dorset - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 376 bus, and car

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

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Train via Southampton
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train Southampton Central - Weymouth / ...
4h 19m
£79–145
Bus, line 376 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus 216 / ...
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
6h 53m
£14–28
Drive 89.7 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Dorsetcar 89.7 mi
2h 16m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
5h 38m
£49–93
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
5h 48m
£45–91

Newport to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 159.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Dorset via Southampton Central and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and South Station in around 6h 53m.

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