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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Dorset is to bus which costs £12 - £24 and takes 5h 47m.

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 - £28.

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 Fleming Way and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. 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 Weymouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Swindon to Dorset?

The distance between Swindon and Dorset is 105 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 50m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 National Express, depart from Fleming Way 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 50m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £24 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Swindon to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swindon to Dorset train arrive?

Swindon to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Weymouth 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 1567+ hotels available in Dorset.

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There are 4 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 Weymouthtrain Swindon - Weymouth
3h 50m
£41–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G15
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
5h 47m
£13–23
Drive 75.5 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Dorsetcar 75.5 mi
1h 46m
£19–28
Bus via Salisbury
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

Swindon to Dorset by train and bus

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.5 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to Weymouth twice a week. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 5h 47m.

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