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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Dorchester is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Dorchester is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at South Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Dorchester South via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Margate to Dorchester?

The distance between Margate and Dorchester is 230 miles. The road distance is 194 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Margate to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Dorchester bus from?

Margate to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Dorchester train from?

Margate to Dorchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Margate to Dorchester is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Margate to Dorchester bus arrive?

Margate to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Margate to Dorchester train arrive?

Margate to Dorchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Dorchester is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Margate to Dorchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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Margate to Dorchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 1m
£102–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Stationbus 035
8h 30m
£42–99
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 34m
£60–120
Drive 192.8 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Dorchestercar 192.8 mi
3h 22m
£47–68
Train via Ramsgate station
1. Take the train from Ramsgate to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 1m
£98–218

Margate to Dorchester by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 228.3 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Dorchester South via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to South Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 30m.

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