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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Dorset is to bus which costs £12 - £22 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Stroud and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Stroud to Dorset?

The distance between Stroud and Dorset is 170 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Stroud to Dorset bus from?

Stroud to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Merrywalks station.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Dorset train from?

Stroud to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Stroud (Glos) station.

Train or bus from Stroud to Dorset?

The best way to get from Stroud to Dorset is to train via Basingstoke which takes 4h 19m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 6h.

Where does the Stroud to Dorset bus arrive?

Stroud to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Stroud to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stroud to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Dorset is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Stroud to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1567+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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Train via Basingstoke
best
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 19m
£77–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G9
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
6h
£12–22
Drive 85.4 mi
1. Drive from Stroud to Dorsetcar 85.4 mi
2h 1m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Weymouthtrain Swindon - Weymouth
5h 15m
£48–93
Train #2
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
6h 22m
£55–104
Bus via Bath
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
9h 56m
£14–20

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Dorset via Reading, Basingstoke, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 6h.

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