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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Dorset is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 21m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Dorchester South via Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Oxford to Dorset?

The distance between Oxford and Dorset is 136 miles. The road distance is 97.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Oxford to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Dorset bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oxford to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Dorset?

The best way to get from Oxford to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Oxford to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oxford to Dorset train arrive?

Oxford to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Winchester station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Dorset is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Oxford to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Dorset.

Oxford to Dorset - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oxford to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 31m
£52–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
6h 21m
£21–38
Drive 96.7 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Dorsetcar 96.7 mi
2h
£25–36

Oxford to Dorset by train and bus

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Distance: 135.6 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Winchester, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station in around 6h 21m.

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