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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Dorchester is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Dorchester is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at South Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Dorchester South via Clapham Junction and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Croydon to Dorchester?

The distance between Croydon and Dorchester is 140 miles. The road distance is 125.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Croydon to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Dorchester bus from?

Croydon to Dorchester bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Dorchester train from?

Croydon to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Croydon to Dorchester is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Croydon to Dorchester bus arrive?

Croydon to Dorchester bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Dorchester train arrive?

Croydon to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Winchester station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Dorchester is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Croydon to Dorchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 39m
£58–133
Drive 124.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Dorchestercar 124.5 mi
2h 27m
£30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
5h 56m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus N68
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
3h 56m
£57–133
Bus, train via Bournemouth
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
6h 44m

Croydon to Dorchester by train

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Dorchester South via Clapham Junction and Winchester in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to South Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 56m.

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