How to get from Bournemouth to North Dorset by bus and train?

From Bournemouth to North Dorset by bus and train

To get from Bournemouth to North Dorset in South West, take the X3 bus from Lansdowne station to Blue Boar Row, Salisbury station. Next, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Salisbury station to Gillingham (Dorset) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Bus - X3X3
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Lansdowne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bournemouth
  • 2
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    Salisbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blue Boar Row, Salisbury
    ID wildgdpd
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salisbury
    860 m • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exeter St Davids
  • 6
    Ride to train station Gillingham (Dorset)
    Ride to train station
    Gillingham (Dorset)
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bournemouth to North Dorset

The distance between Bournemouth, South West and North Dorset, South West is approximately 81.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bournemouth to North 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 Bournemouth

Bournemouth is located at Bournemouth, South West and the nearest public transport station is Lansdowne.

Bus stations close to Bournemouth:

  • Lansdowne
  • Top Of Bath Hill, Lansdowne
  • Cotlands Road, Lansdowne

Public transport stations close to North Dorset, South West

North Dorset is located at North Dorset, South West and the nearest public transport station is Gillingham (Dorset).

Bus stations close to North Dorset:

  • Gillingham (Dorset)
  • Gillingham Station, Gillingham
  • Addison Terrace, Ham Common

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to North Dorset?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line X3, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and North Dorset in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bournemouth to North Dorset in South West?

    The X3 bus line goes from Salisbury station near Bournemouth to Blue Boar Row, Salisbury station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Blue Boar Row, Salisbury station near North Dorset in South West

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

    The total travel time between Bournemouth and North Dorset in South West by bus and train is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bournemouth to get to North Dorset in South West?

    Get on the X3 bus from the Salisbury stop near Bournemouth in South West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bournemouth and North Dorset in South West?

    Get off the bus at the Blue Boar Row, Salisbury station, which is closest to North Dorset in South West.