What is the cheapest way to get from Telford to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Telford to Dorchester is to train and bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Telford to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Telford to Dorchester is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Telford and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Telford and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Telford to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Dorchester West via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Telford to Dorchester?

The distance between Telford and Dorchester is 198 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.

How do I travel from Telford to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Telford to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Telford to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Telford to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Telford to Dorchester bus from?

Telford to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Telford to Dorchester train from?

Telford to Dorchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.

Train or bus from Telford to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Telford to Dorchester is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Telford to Dorchester bus arrive?

Telford to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Telford to Dorchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Telford to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Dorchester is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Telford to Dorchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Telford to Dorchester?

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Telford to Dorchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain
5h 36m
£89–163
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus Cr5
8h 55m
£26–54
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
8h 5m
£50–123
Drive 163.2 mi
1. Drive from Telford to Dorchestercar 163.2 mi
3h 24m
£40–57

Telford to Dorchester by train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.3 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Telford, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Telford Central to Dorchester West via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to South Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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