What is the cheapest way to get from Didcot to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Dorset is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Didcot to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Dorchester South via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Didcot to Dorset?

The distance between Didcot and Dorset is 126 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.

How do I travel from Didcot to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Didcot to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £40 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Didcot to Dorset?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Didcot to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Dorset bus from?

Didcot to Dorset bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Dorset train from?

Didcot to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Didcot to Dorset?

The best way to get from Didcot to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Didcot to Dorset bus arrive?

Didcot to Dorset bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Didcot to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Didcot to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Dorset is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Didcot to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1575+ hotels available in Dorset.

Didcot to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 32 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Didcot to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 49m
£42–95
Drive 86.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Didcot to Dorsetcar 86.4 mi
1h 50m
£22–32
Bus, line 32 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Newbury Wharfbus X34 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Railway Stationbus 32
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Dorchester Southtrain
6h 22m
£35–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
6h 27m
£50–79

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Distance: 125.4 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Didcot, England and Dorset, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Dorchester South hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Reading, Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 6h 27m.

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