There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Norfolk by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich
7h 8m£106–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Ber Streetbus G61
10h 12m£49–80Drive 227.2 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Norfolkcar 227.2 mi
3h 57m£58–83Train, fly
- Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane SOU - NWI
8h 44m£195–542
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Norfolk is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Norfolk is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Mill Road via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Norwich via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Dorset and Norfolk is 278 miles. The road distance is 228.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Dorset to Norfolk, including transfers.
Dorset to Norfolk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Norfolk train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Norfolk is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Norfolk, England?
You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Mill Road via South Station, Dorchester South, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Norwich, and Railway Station in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Mill Road via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Ber Street, and Bus Station in around 10h 12m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Norwich International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–650
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Dorchester South to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Ber Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Norfolk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Dorset to Norfolk train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Norfolk is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Dorset to Norfolk.
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