- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dorchester to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dorchester to London will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 3 buses that leave Dorchester for London on Thu, Jun 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct buses cover the 184 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NX035 · NX035Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dorchester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $245.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $446 Average price |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dorchester to London:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dorchester to London costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $414 (€337) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dorchester to London costing on average $446 (€363).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Flight takes on average 6h 29m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Dorchester to London buses for tomorrow, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 | 9:20 AM Dorchester, South Railway Station | 4h00 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 9:20 AM Dorchester, South Railway Station | 3h30 | 12:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 · NX035 | 9:20 AM Dorchester, South Railway Station | 5h05 | 2:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Dorchester to London run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:38. The fastest bus covers the 114 miles (184 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 114 miles (184 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:38 PM |
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