There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
3h 57m£17–30Train via Basingstoke
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 13m£76–185Drive 105.4 mi
- Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorsetcar 105.4 mi
1h 50m£27–38Train
- Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 18m£43–93
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via London Paddington, Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Dorset is 124 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £17 - £30.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset, including transfers.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £17 - £30. Alternatively, you can train via Basingstoke, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Dorset, England?
National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Reading, Basingstoke, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Woking to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dorset.
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