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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Dorset is to bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station which costs £18 - £30 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Dorset?

The distance between Gatwick and Dorset is 156 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Gatwick to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Dorset bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Gatwick to Dorset?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Gatwick to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gatwick to Dorset train arrive?

Gatwick to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Dorset is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Gatwick to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Dorset.

Gatwick to Dorset - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 33m
£75–168
Bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
7h 46m
£18–30
Bus
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
5h 52m
£26–62
Drive 115.9 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Dorsetcar 115.9 mi
2h 24m
£29–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Pooletrain
4. Take the bus from Poole station to Tescobus X8
5. Take the bus from Tesco to Furzehillbus Cr8
5h 56m
Train via Portsmouth
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Havanttrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 44m
£66–144

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Distance: 154.9 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Dorset via Clapham Junction, Basingstoke, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Heathrow Airport T5 -, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 5h 52m.

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