There are 4 ways to get from Stratford to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 28m£49–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
7h 54m£21–32Bus via Primrose Street
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
7h 33m£23–37Drive 125.9 mi
- Drive from Stratford to Dorsetcar 125.9 mi
2h 42m£32–46
Stratford to Dorset by subway, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Dorset is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stratford to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Abbey Lane and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Liverpool Street Station, London Victoria, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from West Ham station and arriving at Dorchester South via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Stratford and Dorset is 149 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Stratford to Dorset, including transfers.
Stratford to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Stratford to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Stratford to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Primrose Street, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Stratford, England and Dorset, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Dorchester South hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Poole Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stratford to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seldown Coach Station.
Stratford to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dorchester South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford to Dorset is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Stratford to Dorset.
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