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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Gatwick is to bus which costs £17 - £55 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Gatwick is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station and London Heathrow Airport T5 -. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Dorset to Gatwick?

The distance between Dorset and Gatwick is 156 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Dorset to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Gatwick bus from?

Dorset to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Gatwick train from?

Dorset to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Dorset to Gatwick is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £55 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Dorset to Gatwick bus arrive?

Dorset to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Dorset to Gatwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorset to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Gatwick is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Dorset to Gatwick.

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 19021+ hotels available in Gatwick.

Dorset to Gatwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Gatwick by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
3h 55m
£74–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
5h 20m
£17–55
Drive 116.1 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Gatwickcar 116.1 mi
2h 25m
£29–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Furzehill to Tescobus Cr8
2. Take the bus from Tesco to Poole stationbus X8
3. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
5. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain
5h 10m
Train via Barnham
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
5h 43m
£65–144

Dorset to Gatwick by bus

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Distance: 154.9 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Gatwick Airport via Moreton (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Clapham Junction in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and London Heathrow Airport T5 - in around 5h 20m.

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