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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Dorchester is to bus and train which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Dorchester is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at South Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Dorchester South via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Watford to Dorchester?

The distance between Watford and Dorchester is 155 miles. The road distance is 128.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Watford to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Dorchester bus from?

Watford to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Dorchester train from?

Watford to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Watford to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Watford to Dorchester is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Watford to Dorchester bus arrive?

Watford to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Station.

Where does the Watford to Dorchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Dorchester is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Watford to Dorchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Watford to Dorchester?

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1714+ hotels available in Dorchester.

Watford to Dorchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Watford to Dorchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
3h 41m
£61–176
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain Bournemouth - Weymouth / ...
5h 35m
£24–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
4h 47m
£25–63
Drive 128.1 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Dorchestercar 128.1 mi
2h 16m
£31–45

Watford to Dorchester by bus and train

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.4 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Dorchester South hourly. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £23–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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