What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Dorset is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Crocketts Lane and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Dorchester South via Birmingham New Street and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Dorset?

The distance between West Midlands and Dorset is 211 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Dorset without a car is to train via Winchester which takes 6h 38m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Dorset?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from West Midlands to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Dorset bus from?

West Midlands to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Dorset train from?

West Midlands to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Dorset?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Dorset is to train via Winchester which takes 6h 38m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the West Midlands to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the West Midlands to Dorset train arrive?

West Midlands to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Winchester station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Dorset is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from West Midlands to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2453+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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Train via Winchester
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 38m
£81–143
Drive 145.1 mi
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1. Drive from West Midlands to Dorsetcar 145.1 mi
3h 4m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
9h 12m
£39–65
Train
1. Take the train from The Hawthorns to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Gloucestertrain
3. Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain
8h 42m
£73–145

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Distance: 209.6 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Birmingham New Street, Winchester, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crocketts Lane to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Markets, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 9h 12m.

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