What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Dorchester is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Dorchester is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at South Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Dorchester South via Clapham Junction and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Dorchester?

The distance between Gatwick and Dorchester is 156 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Gatwick to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Dorchester bus from?

Gatwick to Dorchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Dorchester train from?

Gatwick to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Dorchester is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Gatwick to Dorchester bus arrive?

Gatwick to Dorchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport T5 - station.

Where does the Gatwick to Dorchester train arrive?

Gatwick to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Winchester station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Dorchester is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Gatwick to Dorchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick to Dorchester?

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 54m
£66–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
4h 45m
£26–62
Drive 121.2 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Dorchestercar 121.2 mi
2h 28m
£30–43
Train via Portsmouth
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Havanttrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain Southampton Central - Weymouth / ...
4h 49m
£62–138
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
5h 26m
£77–134

Gatwick to Dorchester by train

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Distance: 155 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Dorchester South via Clapham Junction and Winchester in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to South Station via London Heathrow Airport T5 - and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 45m.

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