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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Dorchester is to line 242 bus and bus and fly and train which costs £40 - £190 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Dorchester is to fly and train which takes 5h 12m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Dorchester South via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Dorchester?

The distance between Hamilton and Dorchester is 526 miles. The road distance is 422.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Dorchester without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 42m and costs £170 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Hamilton to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Dorchester train from?

Hamilton to Dorchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Where does the Hamilton to Dorchester train arrive?

Hamilton to Dorchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Dorchester is 423 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Hamilton to Dorchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1716+ hotels available in Dorchester.

Hamilton to Dorchester - 10 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Hamilton to Dorchester by train, car, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 42m
£178–367
Line 242 bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Maxim Business Parkbus
2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
4. Take the train from Poole to Dorchester Southtrain
6h 47m
£42–185
Drive 420.5 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Dorchestercar 420.5 mi
7h 17m
£102–147
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
6h 6m
£103–265
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth / ...
10h 26m
£291–426
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Dorchester Westtrain
10h 42m
£179–331
Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
5h 12m
£73–224
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain
6h 31m
£74–182
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain
7h 5m
£80–198
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 2m
£121–324

Hamilton to Dorchester by train

18Weekly Trains

10h 26mAverage Duration

£291Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton to Dorchester.

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Distance: 523.2 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Dorchester South via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 42m.

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