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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Birmingham New Streettrain train Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    7h 11m
    £149–230

  2. Drive 161.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newtown to Dorsetcar car 161.2 mi
    4h 5m
    £39–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus 035
    10h 51m
    £59–145

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Newtown (Powys) to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain train
    9h 9m
    £99–187

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus bus T4
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    10h 16m

  6. Bus, train via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    11h 31m

Newtown to Dorset by train, foot, and bus

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Newtown, Powys, Wales and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Newtown (Powys) to Dorset via Birmingham New Street, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 10h 51m.

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