There are 3 ways to get from Coventry to Dorset by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Coventry to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 25m£78–121Drive 136.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Coventry to Dorsetcar 136.8 mi
3h 1m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
7h 15m£38–61
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Dorset is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Dorchester South via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Coventry and Dorset is 189 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Coventry to Dorset, including transfers.
Coventry to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Coventry to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Coventry station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Dorset is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Coventry to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bournemouth, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 7h 15m.
Train from Coventry to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
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Coventry to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Coventry to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Dorset is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Coventry to Dorset.
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