What is the cheapest way to get from Benson to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Benson to Dorchester is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Benson to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Benson to Dorchester is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Benson and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Benson to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Marina and arriving at South Station via Reading RailAir and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Benson and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Benson to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Dorchester West via Bath Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Benson to Dorchester?

The distance between Benson and Dorchester is 122 miles. The road distance is 95.3 miles.

How do I travel from Benson to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Benson to Dorchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Benson to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Benson to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Benson to Dorchester bus from?

Benson to Dorchester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Marina station.

Where do I catch the Benson to Dorchester train from?

Benson to Dorchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Benson to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Benson to Dorchester is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Benson to Dorchester bus arrive?

Benson to Dorchester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Forbury Road station.

Where does the Benson to Dorchester train arrive?

Benson to Dorchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bath Spa station.

Can I drive from Benson to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Benson to Dorchester is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Benson to Dorchester.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1714+ hotels available in Dorchester.

Benson to Dorchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Benson to Dorchester by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Marina to Station Roadbus X40 / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 10m
£44–104
Drive 94.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Benson to Dorchestercar 94.8 mi
2h 14m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marina to Forbury Roadbus X40
2. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
5h 35m
£50–90
Bus, train via Winchester
1. Take the bus from Marina to Forbury Roadbus X40
2. Take the train from Reading to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain
4h 30m
£49–95
Train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bath Spatrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Dorchester Westtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth / ...
4h 43m
£56–108

Benson to Dorchester by bus, foot, and train

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Benson, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Marina to South Station via Forbury Road, Reading RailAir, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Dorchester West via Orchard Centre, Didcot Parkway, and Bath Spa in around 4h 43m.

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