How to get to Birmingham from Dorchester

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Compare for Dorchester to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dorchester to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, while a train costs an average of £116.

Distance: 200 km

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Compare ways to travel from Dorchester to Birmingham

Compare the available ways to get from Dorchester to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Dorchester to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £44.

This is compared to other travel options from Dorchester to Birmingham:

A coach is £72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dorchester to Birmingham costing on average £116.

The fastest way to travel from Dorchester to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 20m.

Yes, you can take a between Dorchester and Birmingham.

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from Dorchester to Birmingham

How to get to Birmingham from Dorchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Dorchester to Birmingham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX035 · NX541
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  • National ExpressNX035 · NX541
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Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC48894+CrossCountryG01065
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Other options

  • South Western RailwayL80358+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33799
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  • South Western RailwayL80188+Avanti West CoastW33449+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston
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  • South Western RailwayL80192+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston+Avanti West CoastW33746
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Best day trips from Birmingham by train

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Why visit Liverpool for the day?

Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.

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Why visit Bristol for the day?

Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.

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Why visit Oxford for the day?

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FAQs: Dorchester to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dorchester to Birmingham.

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You can travel between Dorchester and Birmingham by .
The cheapest way to travel from Dorchester to Birmingham is a coach with an average price of £44.

This is compared to other travel options from Dorchester to Birmingham:

A coach is £72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dorchester to Birmingham costing on average £116.

The fastest way to travel from Dorchester to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 20m.

The Dorchester to Birmingham distance is approximately 200 km.
The average frequency per day from Dorchester to Birmingham is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dorchester and Birmingham as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dorchester to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dorchester South (DCH) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Dorchester, South Railway Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dorchester to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Dorchester to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Dorchester to Birmingham, you can take a .
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.

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