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There are 9 ways to get from Dorchester to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 30m
    £142–253

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus bus Ukn10 / ...
    11h 28m
    £56–191

  3. Drive 327.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Durhamcar car 327.1 mi
    6h 9m
    £79–114

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4h 27m
    £111–271

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Weymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Durhamtrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Edinburgh / ...
    8h
    £196–297

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain train
    10h 21m
    £102–190

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    5h 40m
    £70–165

  8. Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    6h 5m
    £81–316

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain train
    6h 53m
    £143–299

Dorchester to Durham by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket£196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Durham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Interchange in around 11h 28m.

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