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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Oxford is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Oxford is to drive which takes 2h and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Queens Lane via Tesco, Poole Seldown Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Oxford via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Dorset to Oxford?

The distance between Dorset and Oxford is 136 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Dorset to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Oxford bus from?

Dorset to Oxford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Oxford train from?

Dorset to Oxford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Oxford?

The best way to get from Dorset to Oxford is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Dorset to Oxford bus arrive?

Dorset to Oxford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Dorset to Oxford train arrive?

Dorset to Oxford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Oxford is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Dorset to Oxford.

Where can I stay near Oxford?

There are 1495+ hotels available in Oxford.

Dorset to Oxford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Oxford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 4m
£55–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Queens Lanebus Oxf
6h 10m
£17–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 160
4h 53m
£26–47
Drive 96.6 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Oxfordcar 96.6 mi
2h
£25–36

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Distance: 135.6 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Oxford via South Station, Dorchester South, and Bournemouth in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Queens Lane via Tesco, Bus Station, Poole Seldown Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 10m.

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