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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dorchester to London
Omio 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 train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$53 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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 $412 (€337) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dorchester to London costing on average $443 (€363).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Flight takes on average 6h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Dorchester to London
How to get from Dorchester to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dorchester to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX0359:20 AM3h30Dorchester, South Railway Station12:50 PMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road$231One-way0 transfers
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NX0359:20 AM3h30Dorchester, South Railway Station12:50 PMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
NX0359:20 AM3h30Dorchester, South Railway Station12:50 PMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
NX0359:20 AM4h00Dorchester, South Railway Station1:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$231One-way0 transfers
NX035 · NX0359:20 AM5h05Dorchester, South Railway Station2:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$341One-way1 transfer
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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 $412 (€337) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dorchester to London costing on average $443 (€363).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Flight takes on average 6h 29m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dorchester and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dorchester South (DCH) and arrive in London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Dorchester, South Railway Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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