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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Dorset is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Dorchester South via Birmingham New Street and Southampton Airport Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Dorset?

The distance between Welshpool and Dorset is 270 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £100 - £180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Dorset bus from?

Welshpool to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Dorset train from?

Welshpool to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Dorset?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Dorset is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Welshpool to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Welshpool to Dorset train arrive?

Welshpool to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Dorset is 167 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Welshpool to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 8m
£103–178
Drive 166.3 mi
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1. Drive from Welshpool to Dorsetcar 166.3 mi
4h 3m
£42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
10h 35m
£51–81
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
3. Take the train from Bath Spa to Weymouthtrain
9h 21m
£80–146

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Distance: 268.3 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Welshpool to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Birmingham New Street, Southampton Airport Parkway, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 10h 35m.

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