There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Dorset 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 London
best- Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 18m£104–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
8h 49m£34–58Drive 185.3 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Dorsetcar 185.3 mi
3h 51m£47–67Train
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bournemouthtrain Nottingham - Bournemouth
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 56m£111–169Train #2
- Take the train from Nottingham to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
8h 23m£98–165
Nottingham to Dorset by train, foot, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Dorset is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Dorchester South via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Nottingham and Dorset is 270 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 18m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Nottingham to Dorset, including transfers.
Nottingham to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Dorset train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Dorset is to train via London which takes 6h 18m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Nottingham to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 8h 49m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Nottingham to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Nottingham to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Nottingham to Dorset train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Dorset is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Nottingham to Dorset.
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