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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Tenby is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Tenby?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Upper Park Road via South Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Dorset to Tenby?

The distance between Dorset and Tenby is 320 miles. The road distance is 189.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Tenby without a car is to train via Reading which takes 8h 2m and costs £140 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Dorset to Tenby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Tenby bus from?

Dorset to Tenby bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from South Station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Tenby?

The best way to get from Dorset to Tenby is to train via Reading which takes 8h 2m and costs £140 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h.

Where does the Dorset to Tenby bus arrive?

Dorset to Tenby bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Tenby?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Tenby is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Dorset to Tenby.

Where can I stay near Tenby?

There are 1711+ hotels available in Tenby.

Dorset to Tenby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Tenby 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 via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Tenbytrain London Paddington - Pembroke Dock
8h 2m
£149–311
Drive 188.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorset to Tenbycar 188.6 mi
3h 59m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202
4. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
11h
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Tenbytrain London Paddington - Pembroke Dock
8h 28m
£88–206
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain Weymouth - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
8h 52m
£75–127

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 318.1 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Tenby, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Tenby via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Reading in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Upper Park Road via South Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Swansea Bus Station Stand B in around 11h.

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