There are 5 ways to get from West Midlands to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train via Winchester
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Winchester to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 41m£93–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
10h£19–32Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
8h 44m£38–67Drive 146.2 mi
- Drive from West Midlands to Dorsetcar 146.2 mi
3h 1m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 11m£76–133
West Midlands to Dorset by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Dorset is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.
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 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Birmingham New Street and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between West Midlands and Dorset is 205 miles. The road distance is 147.1 miles.
The best way to get from West Midlands to Dorset without a car is to train via Winchester which takes 5h 41m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from West Midlands to Dorset, including transfers.
West Midlands to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
West Midlands to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from West Midlands to Dorset is to train via Winchester which takes 5h 41m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Dorset via Birmingham New Street, Winchester, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 41m. 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 8h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
West Midlands to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
West Midlands to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Winchester station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Dorset is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from West Midlands to Dorset.
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