There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Rugby by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Euston to Rugbytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 55m£76–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus G45
6h 28m£27–43Drive 142.9 mi
- Drive from Dorchester to Rugbycar 142.9 mi
3h 8m£36–51Train
- Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Coventrytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 41m£78–130
Dorchester to Rugby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Rugby is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Rugby is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Bennett Street via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Rugby via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Dorchester and Rugby is 221 miles. The road distance is 143.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Rugby without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 55m and costs £75 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Dorchester to Rugby, including transfers.
Dorchester to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorchester to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Rugby is to train via London which takes 3h 55m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Rugby, England?
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Rugby via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Bennett Street via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Dorchester South to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Dorchester South to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from London Euston to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–65
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Bournemouth to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
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Dorchester to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Dorchester to Rugby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Rugby is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Dorchester to Rugby.
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