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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Solihull is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 28m.

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 5m and costs £35 - £55.

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, Poole Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Solihull?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Solihull via Bournemouth and Leamington Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Dorset to Solihull?

The distance between Dorset and Solihull is 195 miles. The road distance is 142.5 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 which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Solihull train from?

Dorset to Solihull train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Solihull?

The best way to get from Dorset to Solihull is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Dorset to Solihull bus arrive?

Dorset to Solihull bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Dorset to Solihull train arrive?

Dorset to Solihull train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Solihull?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Solihull is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Dorset to Solihull.

Where can I stay near Solihull?

There are 3710+ hotels available in Solihull.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Leamington Spatrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 25m
£74–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus 210
8h 28m
£29–61
Drive 141.6 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Solihullcar 141.6 mi
3h 5m
£36–51
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Worcester Shrub Hilltrain
3. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Solihulltrain
8h 44m
£76–155

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Distance: 194.1 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Solihull via South Station, Dorchester South, Bournemouth, and Leamington Spa in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Solihull Town Centre via Tesco, Bus Station, Poole Seldown Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal in around 8h 28m.

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