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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Dorchester is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Dorchester is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at South Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Dorchester South via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Dorchester?

The distance between Cambridge and Dorchester is 194 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Dorchester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Cambridge to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Dorchester bus from?

Cambridge to Dorchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Dorchester train from?

Cambridge to Dorchester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Dorchester is to train via London which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Cambridge to Dorchester bus arrive?

Cambridge to Dorchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Cambridge to Dorchester train arrive?

Cambridge to Dorchester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Dorchester is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Cambridge to Dorchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Dorchester?

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 25m
£82–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
6h 15m
£31–73
Drive 177.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Dorchestercar 177.3 mi
3h 5m
£43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 41m
£86–191
Train via Islington
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 17m
£80–176

Cambridge to Dorchester by train, foot, and subway

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.3 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Dorchester South via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to South Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

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