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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Athens is to train and fly which costs €95 - €250 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Athens is to train and fly which takes 10h 58m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Athens station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Athens Larissis Station via South Station, Victoria Coach Station, Aldwych / Kingsway, Bounds Green Road London and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Dorset to Athens?

The distance between Dorset and Athens is 2700 km.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 44h 7m and costs €150 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Dorset to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Athens bus from?

Dorset to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where does the Dorset to Athens bus arrive?

Dorset to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Dorset and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Dorset. It is currently 1:26 PM in Dorset and 3:26 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Dorset to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Dorset to Athens by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
10h 58m
€103–319
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BOH - ATH
13h 34m
€93–278
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
44h 7m
€157–363
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dorset to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
31h 40m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
11h 18m
€108–368
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
11h 18m
€104–335
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STN - ATH
11h 48m
€105–357
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRS - ATH
11h 10m
€97–247
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
3. Take the bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
47h 4m
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Stationbus
2d 1h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dorset to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
32h 54m
€580–921

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,699.8 km
Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Athens Larissis Station via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Victoria Coach Station, Aldwych / Drury Lane, Aldwych / Kingsway, Hobart Corner, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 2d 1h.

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