What is the cheapest way to get from Wantage to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Wantage to Dorchester is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wantage to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Wantage to Dorchester is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Wantage and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Wantage to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at South Station via Becquerel Avenue Terminus, Newbury Wharf and The Malls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Wantage and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Wantage to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Dorchester South via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Wantage to Dorchester?

The distance between Wantage and Dorchester is 133 miles. The road distance is 83.9 miles.

How do I travel from Wantage to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Wantage to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Wantage to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Wantage to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wantage to Dorchester bus from?

Wantage to Dorchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Newbury Wharf station.

Where do I catch the Wantage to Dorchester train from?

Wantage to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Wantage to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Wantage to Dorchester is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 32 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Wantage to Dorchester bus arrive?

Wantage to Dorchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Wantage to Dorchester train arrive?

Wantage to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dorchester South station.

Can I drive from Wantage to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wantage to Dorchester is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Wantage to Dorchester.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1714+ hotels available in Dorchester.

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There are 5 ways to get from Wantage to Dorchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 16m
£50–118
Line 32 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Railway Stationbus 32
2. Take the bus from The Malls to South Stationbus 035
6h 1m
£21–49
Drive 83.4 mi
1. Drive from Wantage to Dorchestercar 83.4 mi
1h 57m
£21–30
Train via Bath
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bath Spatrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Dorchester Westtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth / ...
4h 38m
£56–108
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Railway Stationbus X1
2. Take the train from Oxford to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
5h 23m
£71–113

Wantage to Dorchester by bus and train

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Distance: 132.6 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Wantage, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Dorchester South hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to South Station via Becquerel Avenue Terminus, Newbury Wharf, Railway Station, and The Malls in around 6h 1m.

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