How to travel from Dorchester to London

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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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$53

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$31

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3h 17m

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2h 47m

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4h 32m

Average total duration

4h 2m

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South Western Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dorchester to London is a bus with an average price of $31 (€26).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Dorchester to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 2m.

Flight takes on average 6h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dorchester and London including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dorchester to London among Omio's users.

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from Dorchester to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX035
    9:20 AM3h30
    Dorchester, South Railway Station
    12:50 PMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX035
    9:20 AM3h30
    Dorchester, South Railway Station
    12:50 PMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX035
    9:20 AM3h30
    Dorchester, South Railway Station
    12:50 PMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National ExpressNX035
    9:20 AM4h00
    Dorchester, South Railway Station
    1:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX035
    9:20 AM5h05
    Dorchester, South Railway Station
    2:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dorchester to London

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There are 3 options to travel between Dorchester and London including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dorchester to London is a bus with an average price of $31 (€26).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Dorchester to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 2m.

Flight takes on average 6h 29m.

The distance from Dorchester to London is approximately 114 miles (184 km).
The average frequency per day from Dorchester to London is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dorchester to London:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dorchester to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dorchester to London with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Dorchester to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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