There are 3 ways to get from Paddington to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Paddington to Dorset by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Dorset is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Paddington to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Paddington station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Victoria, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Paddington station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Paddington and Dorset is 139 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.
The best way to get from Paddington to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Paddington to Dorset, including transfers.
Paddington to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Paddington to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Paddington to Dorset is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Paddington, England and Dorset, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £50–120 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–120
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Paddington to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seldown Coach Station.
Paddington to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Moreton (Dorset) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Dorset is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Paddington to Dorset.
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