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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Dorchester is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Dorchester is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at South Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Dorchester South via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Oxford to Dorchester?

The distance between Oxford and Dorchester is 131 miles. The road distance is 101.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Oxford to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Dorchester bus from?

Oxford to Dorchester bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Dorchester train from?

Oxford to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Oxford to Dorchester is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Oxford to Dorchester bus arrive?

Oxford to Dorchester bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Oxford to Dorchester train arrive?

Oxford to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Dorchester is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Oxford to Dorchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oxford to Dorchester?

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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Oxford to Dorchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain Bournemouth - Weymouth / ...
3h 12m
£67–103
Drive 100.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxford to Dorchestercar 100.7 mi
2h 4m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
5h 6m
£33–67
Train via Bath
1. Take the train from Oxford to Bath Spatrain Oxford - Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Dorchester Westtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth / ...
3h 41m
£59–112

Oxford to Dorchester by train

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Distance: 130.3 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Dorchester South via Bournemouth in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to South Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 6m.

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