There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Dorset by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
4h 20m£23–55Bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station
cheapest- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
6h 5m£15–23Train
- Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Moreton (Dorset)train
4h 27m£77–139Drive 108 mi
- Drive from Heathrow to Dorsetcar 108 mi
1h 56m£27–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus Ra2
- Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 52m
Heathrow to Dorset by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Dorset is to bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station which costs £15 - £23 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Hayes And Harlington Station, Reading and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Heathrow and Dorset is 127 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow to Dorset without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £23 - £55.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Heathrow to Dorset, including transfers.
Heathrow to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow to Dorset train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Hayes And Harlington Station.
The best way to get from Heathrow to Dorset is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £23 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Dorset, England?
National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Station twice a week. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Dorset via Hayes And Harlington Station, Reading, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Reading to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Bournemouth to Moreton (Dorset)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Woking to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Heathrow to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Station.
Heathrow to Dorset train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Dorset is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Heathrow to Dorset.
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