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How to get fromDorchester to Leicesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dorchester to Leicester 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 London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    4h 15m
    £107–205

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 21m
    £23–35

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    7h 3m
    £45–108

  4. Drive 161.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Leicestercar car 161.1 mi
    3h 36m
    £39–57

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane BRS - EMA
    7h 52m
    £101–163

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    5h 17m
    £102–166

Dorchester to Leicester by train, subway, and foot

Calendar177Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Leicester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 3m.

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