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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Dorset is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Spring Gardens and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via North Street, Endless Street and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Swindon to Dorset?

The distance between Swindon and Dorset is 145 miles. The road distance is 75.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Swindon to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Dorset bus from?

Swindon to Dorset bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from Spring Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Dorset?

The best way to get from Swindon to Dorset is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Swindon to Dorset bus arrive?

Swindon to Dorset bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at North Street station.

Where does the Swindon to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Dorset is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Swindon to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1603+ hotels available in Dorset.

Swindon to Dorset - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 51m
£69–147
Drive 75.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Dorsetcar 75.5 mi
1h 46m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Spring Gardens to North Streetbus X5
2. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Endless Street to Market Placebus 20
5h 47m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Weymouthtrain Swindon - Weymouth
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Blue Vinnybus Cr8
4h
Train, bus via Mendip
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
7h 15m
£22–39

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Distance: 144.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Dorset via Reading, Basingstoke, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring Gardens to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via North Street, Blue Boar Row, Endless Street, and Market Place in around 5h 47m.

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