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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Gatwick Airport is to bus which costs £22 - £60 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Gatwick Airport station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Gatwick Airport. 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 57m.

How far is it from Dorset to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Dorset and Gatwick Airport is 156 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Dorset to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Gatwick Airport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dorset to Gatwick Airport train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorset to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Dorset to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Dorset to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dorset to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorset to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Gatwick Airport is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Dorset to Gatwick Airport.

Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

There are 19010+ hotels available in Gatwick Airport.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Gatwick Airport 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 57m
£74–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
5h 14m
£22–59
Drive 116.9 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Gatwick Airportcar 116.9 mi
2h 26m
£29–41
Train via Winchester
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Winchestertrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
4h 50m
£70–154
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 23m
£64–138

Dorset to Gatwick Airport by bus

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Distance: 154.9 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Gatwick Airport via Moreton (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Clapham Junction in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to South Terminal Bus Station via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 14m.

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