How to get from Cheltenham to East Dorset by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to East Dorset in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 13A bus from Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station to The Square, Wimborne Minster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 13A13A
Walk to East Dorset
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    97 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    95 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne
    ID boudmwg
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 13A13A
    Wait for bus
    13A
    Wimborne Minster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Square, Wimborne Minster
    ID dordaptw
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Dorset
    Walk to
    East Dorset
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, CROSSCOUNTRY and 13A

To get from Cheltenham to East Dorset in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Birmingham New Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 13A bus from Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station to The Square, Wimborne Minster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 13A13A
Walk to East Dorset
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    ID BHM
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    204 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne
    ID boudmwg
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 13A13A
    Wait for bus
    13A
    Wimborne Minster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Square, Wimborne Minster
    ID dordaptw
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Dorset
    Walk to
    East Dorset
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to East Dorset

The distance between Cheltenham, South West and East Dorset, South West is approximately 173.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 285 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to East Dorset by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, South West and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown.

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown
  • Queens Court, Lansdown
  • The Vineyards, Alstone

Public transport stations close to East Dorset, South West

East Dorset is located at East Dorset, South West and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Wimborne Minster.

Bus stations close to East Dorset:

  • The Square, Wimborne Minster
  • Police Station, Wimborne Minster
  • Julian's Bridge, Wimborne Minster

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, CROSSCOUNTRY and 13A

To get from Cheltenham to East Dorset in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Birmingham New Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 13A bus from Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne station to The Square, Wimborne Minster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 28 min.

328min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 13A13A
Walk to East Dorset
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    ID BHM
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    204 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bournemouth Station, Lansdowne
    ID boudmwg
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 13A13A
    Wait for bus
    13A
    Wimborne Minster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Square, Wimborne Minster
    ID dordaptw
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Dorset
    Walk to
    East Dorset
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to East Dorset?

    The fastest way takes 285 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 13A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham to East Dorset?

    The alternative route takes 328 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 13A.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and East Dorset in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham to East Dorset in South West?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Paddington station near Cheltenham to Reading station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Reading station near East Dorset in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to East Dorset in South West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and East Dorset in South West by train and bus is about 4 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cheltenham to get to East Dorset in South West?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Paddington station near Cheltenham in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cheltenham and East Dorset in South West?

    Get off the train at the Reading stop, which is closest to East Dorset in South West.

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