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Compare bus and train 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 52m. 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 $19.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$53 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m 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.
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The best way to travel from Dorchester to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Dorchester to London:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dorchester to London costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dorchester and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 Portsmouth Harbour 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.
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