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Compare coach and train 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 prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 200 km
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Dorchester to Birmingham:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dorchester to Birmingham costing on average £61.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dorchester and Birmingham as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Birmingham by train.
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