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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Dorset is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Dorset?

The distance between Cambridge and Dorset is 194 miles. The road distance is 173.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £90 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Cambridge to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Dorset bus from?

Cambridge to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Dorset?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £90 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Cambridge to Dorset bus arrive?

Cambridge to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Dorset is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Cambridge to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2505+ hotels available in Dorset.

Cambridge to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 36m
£92–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
7h 41m
£39–93
Drive 172 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Dorsetcar 172 mi
3h 1m
£42–61
Train via Kings Statue
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 14m
£80–186

Cambridge to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 193.3 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Dorset via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 7h 41m.

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