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

The cheapest way to get from Oswestry to Dorset is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oswestry to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Oswestry and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Oswestry station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Oswestry and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Oswestry to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Wolverhampton and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Oswestry to Dorset?

The distance between Oswestry and Dorset is 265 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oswestry to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Oswestry to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oswestry to Dorset bus from?

Oswestry to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oswestry to Dorset train from?

Oswestry to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Oswestry to Dorset?

The best way to get from Oswestry to Dorset is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Oswestry to Dorset bus arrive?

Oswestry to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Oswestry to Dorset train arrive?

Oswestry to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Oswestry to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Oswestry to Dorset is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Oswestry to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2457+ hotels available in Dorset.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 30m
£125–195
Drive 179.6 mi
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1. Drive from Oswestry to Dorsetcar 179.6 mi
4h 16m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
11h 41m
£54–133
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
9h 10m
£82–159
Train via Newport #2
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)train
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
9h 19m
£85–163

Oswestry to Dorset by bus, train, and foot

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9h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.4 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Unicorn Road Jct to Dorset via Bus Station, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 11h 41m.

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