There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
46 min£24–41Drive 22.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Bournemouthcar 22.3 mi
33 min£6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Tescobus Cr8 / ...
- Take the bus from Tesco to Bus Stationbus X8
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Terrace Roadbus 16 / ...
2h 2mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Dorset to Bournemouthtaxi 22.3 mi
33 min£100–130Bus, train
- Take the bus from Blue Vinny to Kings Statuebus Cr8
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
1h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Terrace Road via Tesco and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Dorset and Bournemouth is 28 miles. The road distance is 22.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Dorset to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Dorset to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Bournemouth is to train which takes 46 min and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 2m.
Dorset to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Tesco station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Bournemouth is 22 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Dorset to Bournemouth.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Bournemouth, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Moreton (Dorset) to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £10–24 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Terrace Road via Tesco and Bus Station in around 2h 2m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £10–15
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £17–24
Train from Weymouth to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 01202 338 420
- enquiries@damory.co.uk
- Website
- excelsior-coaches.com
Bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Tesco
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.excelsior-coaches.com/
Bus from Blue Vinny to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.excelsior-coaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Tesco to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Terrace Road
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Sia Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7939 839 899
- Website
- siataxis.co.uk
Dorchester Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1305 251 097
- Website
- dorchester-taxi.co.uk
Bob's Cars
- Phone
- +44 1305 269 500
- Website
- bobscars.co.uk
A-Line Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1305 264 747
Silver Cars
- Phone
- +44 7811 328 281
- Website
- silvercars.co.uk
Economy Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1929 400 864
- Website
- dorseteconomytaxi.co.uk
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