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

The cheapest way to get from Caterham to Dorset is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caterham to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Caterham and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Caterham station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Caterham and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Caterham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Caterham and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Purley, Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Caterham to Dorset?

The distance between Caterham and Dorset is 147 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caterham to Dorset without a car is to train via Basingstoke which takes 5h 1m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Caterham to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caterham to Dorset bus from?

Caterham to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Caterham to Dorset train from?

Caterham to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Caterham to Dorset?

The best way to get from Caterham to Dorset is to train via Basingstoke which takes 5h 1m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Caterham to Dorset bus arrive?

Caterham to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport T5 - station.

Where does the Caterham to Dorset train arrive?

Caterham to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Caterham to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Caterham to Dorset is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Caterham to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Dorset.

Caterham to Dorset - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Caterham to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train via Basingstoke
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 1m
£69–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
7h 7m
£29–65
Drive 119.4 mi
1. Drive from Caterham to Dorsetcar 119.4 mi
2h 13m
£30–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Caterham to Purleytrain
2. Take the train from Purley to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain
4. Take the train from Winchester to Pooletrain
5. Take the bus from Poole station to Tescobus X8
6. Take the bus from Tesco to Furzehillbus Cr8
6h 7m
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 16m
£66–161
Bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
9h 15m

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Distance: 146.5 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Caterham to Dorset via Purley, Clapham Junction, Basingstoke, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caterham station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 7h 7m.

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