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How to get fromDorset to Nottinghamby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Nottingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
    6h 9m
    £129–346

  2. Bus via London

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    8h 58m
    £45–66

  3. Drive 185.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Nottinghamcar car 185.7 mi
    3h 49m
    £46–66

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    6h 26m
    £134–282

  5. Train via Gloucester

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Gloucestertrain train Weymouth - Gloucester
    2. Take the train from Gloucester to Nottinghamtrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    8h 18m
    £117–262

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 41m

Dorset to Nottingham by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Nottingham, England?

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Nottingham via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Broad Marsh Bus Station via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 58m.

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