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How to get fromEast Croydon to Dorsetby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Woking to Dorchester Southtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
    5h 21m
    £50–102
  2. Drive  119.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Croydon to Dorsetcar car 119.4 mi
    2h 23m
    £30–44
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus 035
    7h 7m
  4. Train via Basingstoke

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain train London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Dorchester Southtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    5h 25m
    £49–111
  5. Bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus bus Uk061
    8h 52m

East Croydon to Dorset by tram, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between East Croydon, England and Dorset, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Woking to Dorchester South hourly. Tickets cost £40–85 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 7h 7m.

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