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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Dorset is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Dorchester South via Birmingham New Street and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Dorset?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Dorset is 250 miles. The road distance is 164 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Shrewsbury to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Dorset bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Dorset?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Dorset is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Dorset train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Dorset is 164 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Shrewsbury to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Dorset.

Shrewsbury to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 31m
£93–173
Drive 163.1 mi
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1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Dorsetcar 163.1 mi
4h
£41–59
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
9h 55m
£42–74
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 53m
£76–141

Shrewsbury to Dorset by train and bus

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 248.7 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Birmingham New Street, Winchester, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 9h 55m.

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