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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Dorset is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via The Pelican, Endless Street and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Swindon to Dorset?

The distance between Swindon and Dorset is 145 miles. The road distance is 75.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Swindon to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Dorset bus from?

Swindon to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Regent Circus station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Dorset?

The best way to get from Swindon to Dorset is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can line 49 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Swindon to Dorset bus arrive?

Swindon to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at The Pelican station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Dorset is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Swindon to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Dorset.

Swindon to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, line 49 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon 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
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouth
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Moreton (Dorset)
3h 53m
£61–171
Drive 75.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Dorset75.5 mi
1h 46m
£19–27
Line 49 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to The Pelican49 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Pelican to TescoX2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Endless Street to Market Place20
6h 4m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to WeymouthSwindon - Weymouth
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Blue VinnyCr8
4h

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swindon to Dorset.

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Distance: 144.1 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Dorset via Reading, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via The Pelican, Tesco, Endless Street, and Market Place in around 6h 4m.

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