There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Coventry 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 Bournemouth to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 20m£87–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus G45
6h 29m£24–39Drive 137 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Coventrycar 137 mi
3h 2m£34–50Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 32m£78–136
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Coventry is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Coventry is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Coventry station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Pool Meadow Bus Station via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Coventry via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Dorset and Coventry is 183 miles. The road distance is 137.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Coventry without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Dorset to Coventry, including transfers.
Dorset to Coventry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Coventry is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Coventry, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Coventry hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Pool Meadow Bus Station via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 6h 29m.
Train from Bournemouth to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Coventry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Dorset to Coventry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Coventry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Coventry is 138 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Dorset to Coventry.
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