What is the cheapest way to get from Dorset to Solihull?

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Solihull is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorset to Solihull?

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Solihull is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Solihull?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Solihull Town Centre via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Dorset to Solihull?

The distance between Dorset and Solihull is 190 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.

How do I travel from Dorset to Solihull without a car?

The best way to get from Dorset to Solihull without a car is to train via Leamington Spa which takes 4h 59m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Dorset to Solihull?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Dorset to Solihull, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Solihull bus from?

Dorset to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Solihull?

The best way to get from Dorset to Solihull is to train via Leamington Spa which takes 4h 59m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Dorset to Solihull bus arrive?

Dorset to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Solihull?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Solihull is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Dorset to Solihull.

Where can I stay near Solihull?

There are 2049+ hotels available in Solihull.

Dorset to Solihull - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Solihull by train, bus, or car

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Train via Leamington Spa
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Leamington Spatrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 59m
£102–161
Drive 141.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorset to Solihullcar 141.1 mi
3h 4m
£35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus 210
7h 33m
£42–100
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 20m
£102–154

Dorset to Solihull by bus and train

55Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dorset to Solihull.

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Distance: 188.7 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Leamington Spa every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Solihull Town Centre via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal in around 7h 33m.

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