There are 3 ways to get from Bedford to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 32m£79–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
8h 26m£30–54Drive 149.1 mi
- Drive from Bedford to Dorsetcar 149.1 mi
2h 59m£38–54
Bedford to Dorset by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Dorset is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bedford to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Dorchester South via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Bedford and Dorset is 193 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bedford to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Bedford to Dorset, including transfers.
Bedford to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bedford to Dorset train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
The best way to get from Bedford to Dorset is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Bedford, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Bedford to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 8h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslink
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £31
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bedford to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bedford to Dorset train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Dorset is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Bedford to Dorset.
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