What is the cheapest way to get from London to West Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from London to West Dorset is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to West Dorset?

The fastest way to get from London to West Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between London and West Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from London to West Dorset station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between London and West Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from London to West Dorset. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Maiden Newton via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from London to West Dorset?

The distance between London and West Dorset is 142 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.

How do I travel from London to West Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from London to West Dorset without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 3h 15m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from London to West Dorset?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from London to West Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to West Dorset bus from?

London to West Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to West Dorset train from?

London to West Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to West Dorset?

The best way to get from London to West Dorset is to train via Castle Cary which takes 3h 15m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the London to West Dorset bus arrive?

London to West Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Station.

Where does the London to West Dorset train arrive?

London to West Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from London to West Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between London to West Dorset is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from London to West Dorset.

Where can I stay near West Dorset?

There are 1403+ hotels available in West Dorset.

London to West Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to West Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train via Castle Cary
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle Carytrain London Paddington - Paignton / ...
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Maiden Newtontrain Swindon - Weymouth / ...
3h 15m
£70–127
Drive 134.9 mi
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1. Drive from London to West Dorsetcar 134.9 mi
2h 43m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Stationbus 035
4h 29m
£49–88
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 26m
£72–153

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Distance: 140.7 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between London, England and West Dorset, England?

You can take a train from London Paddington to West Dorset via Castle Cary and Maiden Newton in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to South Station twice daily. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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