There are 3 ways to get from Purley to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 28m£65–126Drive 117.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purley to Dorsetcar 117.4 mi
2h 19m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
7h 27m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Dorset is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Purley to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Purley and Dorset is 143 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Purley to Dorset, including transfers.
Purley to Dorset bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.
Purley to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.
The best way to get from Purley to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Purley to Dorset via Clapham Junction, Basingstoke, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Metrobus
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Purley to Dorset bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Purley to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Dorset is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Purley to Dorset.
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