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

The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Dorchester is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Dorchester is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Maidenhead and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidenhead station to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station - Clocktower and arriving at South Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Maidenhead and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead and arriving at Dorchester South via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Maidenhead to Dorchester?

The distance between Maidenhead and Dorchester is 115 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Maidenhead to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Dorchester bus from?

Maidenhead to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Dorchester train from?

Maidenhead to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Maidenhead to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Dorchester is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Maidenhead to Dorchester bus arrive?

Maidenhead to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Station.

Where does the Maidenhead to Dorchester train arrive?

Maidenhead to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dorchester South station.

Can I drive from Maidenhead to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Dorchester is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Maidenhead to Dorchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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There are 4 ways to get from Maidenhead to Dorchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 23m
£46–116
Drive 107.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Maidenhead to Dorchestercar 107.3 mi
1h 56m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
4h 16m
£40–77
Train via Winchester
1. Take the train from Reading to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 45m
£51–107

Maidenhead to Dorchester by train

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Distance: 114.5 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Maidenhead, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Dorchester South hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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