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How to get fromRaleigh to Dorsetby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Dorset by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane RDU - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus
    15h 36m
    £275–1,162

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane RDU - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    19h 30m
    £239–830

  3. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane RDU - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain train
    18h 10m
    £350–1,640

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane RDU - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Pooletrain train
    18h 33m
    £297–879

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane RDU - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    19h 50m
    £292–891

  6. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane RDU - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain train
    23h 12m
    £334–1,195

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,003.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 36m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Dorset. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Central Bus Station, take the bus to South Station, then take the bus to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights. Alternatively, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Poole, walk to Poole station, take the bus to Tesco, then take the bus to Furzehill.

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