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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Dorchester is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Dorchester is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Dorking and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from South Street and arriving at South Station via Guildford station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Dorking and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Dorking Deepdene and arriving at Dorchester South via Guildford and Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Dorking to Dorchester?

The distance between Dorking and Dorchester is 130 miles. The road distance is 110 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Dorking to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Dorchester bus from?

Dorking to Dorchester bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Dorchester train from?

Dorking to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Woking station.

Train or bus from Dorking to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Dorking to Dorchester is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Dorking to Dorchester bus arrive?

Dorking to Dorchester bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Dorking to Dorchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorking to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorking to Dorchester is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Dorking to Dorchester.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Woking to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
3h 41m
£53–127
Drive 109.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorking to Dorchestercar 109.3 mi
2h 11m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
5h 37m
Train via Bournemouth
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
4h 29m
£69–119

Dorking to Dorchester by train

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Distance: 129.7 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Woking to Dorchester South hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street to South Station via Friary Bus Station, Guildford station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 37m.

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