There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Paddington by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Bournemouthtrain
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3h 31m£67–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Hammersmith Broadwaybus 035
5h 20m£22–35Drive 118.2 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Paddingtoncar 118.2 mi
2h 17m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
4h 15m£55–111Train via Tesco
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
4h 40m£50–113Bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
5h 57m£25–56
Dorset to Paddington by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Paddington is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Paddington is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Paddington station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace via South Station and Hammersmith Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at London Paddington via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Dorset and Paddington is 139 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Paddington without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 31m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Dorset to Paddington, including transfers.
Dorset to Paddington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Paddington train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Paddington is to train via Reading which takes 3h 31m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Paddington, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to London Paddington via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Reading in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from South Station to Hammersmith Broadway twice daily. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Hammersmith Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Paddington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hammersmith Broadway station.
Dorset to Paddington train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Paddington is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Dorset to Paddington.
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