How to Travel from

Folkestone to Dorchester

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Folkestone Dorchester

Cheapest

By car (307 km)

3 h 12 min

307 km.

from $16

Other

Rideshare

3 h 12 min

307 km.

from $11.68

Train via London

4 h 30 min

254 km.

from $190.39

Bus

7 h 56 min

254 km.

from $90.02

Train (Train)

4 h 48 min

254 km.

from $247.04

Train (Train #2)

7 h 17 min

255 km.

from $164.48

Train operators

Southern

Phone:

+44 3451 27 29 20

Website:

southernrailway.com/

Train from Ashford International to Hampden

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.25–$29.11

Train from Brighton to Southampton

Ave. Duration:

1h 48m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.05–$35.44

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Folkestone to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$26.58–$39.24

Bus from London Victoria to Dorchester

Ave. Duration:

4h 6m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$34.18–$48.10

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Train from London Waterloo to Dorchester

Ave. Duration:

2h 44m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$88.60–$202.52

Train from Southampton Central to Dorchester

Ave. Duration:

1h 24m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$36.71–$88.60

Southeastern

Phone:

+44 345 322 7021

Website:

southeasternrailway.co.uk/

Train from Folkestone Central to London

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$55.69–$82.28

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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Dorchester is to bus which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Dorchester is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at Dorchester via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Dorchester South via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Dorchester?

The distance between Folkestone and Dorchester is 334 km. The road distance is 306.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Dorchester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs $119.57 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Folkestone to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Dorchester bus from?

Folkestone to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Folkestone station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Dorchester train from?

Folkestone to Dorchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Dorchester is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs $119.57 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Folkestone to Dorchester bus arrive?

Folkestone to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Folkestone to Dorchester train arrive?

Folkestone to Dorchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Dorchester is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Folkestone to Dorchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Folkestone to Dorchester?

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1343+ hotels available in Dorchester. Prices start at $44.36 per night.

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Maiden Castle

Maiden Castle is an Iron Age hillfort 1 mi (2 km) southwest of Dorchester, in the English county of Dorset. Hill forts were fortified hill-top settlements constructed across Britain during the Iron Age. The earliest archaeological evidence of human activity on the site consists of a Neolithic causewayed enclosure and bank barrow. In about 1800 BC, during the Bronze Age, the site was used for growing crops before being abandoned. Maiden Castle itself was built in about 600 BC; the early phase was a simple and unremarkable site, similar to many other hill forts in Britain and covering 6 ha (16 acres).

Dorset County Museum

The Dorset Museum (also known as the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery) is located in Dorchester, Dorset, England. It was known as the Dorset County Museum until 2021. Founded in 1846, the museum covers the county of Dorset's history and environment. The current building was built in 1881 on the former site of the George Inn. The building was designed specifically to house the museum's collection and is in the neo-Gothic style.

Max Gate

Max Gate is the former home of Thomas Hardy and is located on the outskirts of Dorchester, Dorset, England. It was designed and built by Thomas Hardy for his own use in 1885 and he lived there until his death in 1928. In 1940 it was bequeathed to the National Trust by Hardy's sister and is now open to the public. It was designated as a Grade I listed building on 8 May 1970.

Dorchester

Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, England. It is situated between Poole and Bridport on the A35 trunk route. A historic market town, Dorchester is on the banks of the River Frome to the south of the Dorset Downs and north of the South Dorset Ridgeway that separates the area from Weymouth, 7 mi to the south. The civil parish includes the experimental community of Poundbury and the suburb of Fordington.

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Six ways to Travel from Folkestone to Dorchester

Transport providers

Train operators

Southern

National Express

South Western Railway

Southeastern

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Dorchester?

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Dorchester?

How far is it from Folkestone to Dorchester?

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

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

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Dorchester bus from?

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Dorchester train from?

Train or bus from Folkestone to Dorchester?

Where does the Folkestone to Dorchester bus arrive?

Where does the Folkestone to Dorchester train arrive?

Can I drive from Folkestone to Dorchester?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Folkestone to Dorchester?

Where can I stay near Dorchester?