How to Travel from
Folkestone to Dorchester
by Route or Car
Schedule
Folkestone, Great Britain → Dorchester, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Folkestone to Dorchester
Composite routes from Folkestone to Dorchester
Cheapest
3 h 11 min
Car
298 km.
from $16
Other
4 h 30 min
254 km.
from $190.39
7 h 56 min
254 km.
from $90.02
4 h 48 min
254 km.
from $247.04
7 h 17 min
255 km.
from $164.48
Route Navigator Folkestone - Dorchester
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Continue onto Dover Road
Dover Road, 464 м
464 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dover Road
Dover Road, 43 м
43 м
Turn left onto Canterbury Road
Canterbury Road, 1 km 500 м
1 km 500 м
Turn right onto Canterbury Road
Canterbury Road, 1 km 614 м
1 km 614 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Churchill Avenue
Churchill Avenue, 1 km 174 м
1 km 174 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Churchill Avenue
Churchill Avenue, 1 km 546 м
1 km 546 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto M20
64 km 652 м
64 km 652 м
Keep left onto M26 and drive toward Gatwick, Heathrow, Sevenoaks
Gatwick, Heathrow, Sevenoaks, 62 km 612 м
62 km 612 м
Keep left onto M25 and take A3 toward London (SW & C), Portsmouth, Guildford
London (SW & C), Portsmouth, Guildford, A3, 423 м
423 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wisley Interchange
Wisley Interchange, 1 km 606 м
1 km 606 м
Keep right onto A3
16 km 74 м
16 km 74 м
Keep left onto A31
11 km 231 м
11 km 231 м
Keep left onto Runfold Diversion
Runfold Diversion, 3 km 351 м
3 km 351 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Alton Road
Alton Road, 11 km 296 м
11 km 296 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Alton Bypass
Alton Bypass, 5 km 709 м
5 km 709 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto The Shrave
The Shrave, 11 km 629 м
11 km 629 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Alresford Bypass
Alresford Bypass, 3 km 959 м
3 km 959 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Alresford Bypass
Alresford Bypass, 2 km 941 м
2 km 941 м
Keep left
6 km 970 м
6 km 970 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Petersfield Road
Petersfield Road, 3 km 544 м
3 km 544 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Spitfire Roundabout
Spitfire Roundabout, 1 km 962 м
1 km 962 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto M3
11 km 633 м
11 km 633 м
Keep left onto M3
2 km 611 м
2 km 611 м
Keep right onto M3 toward M27
M27, 32 km 419 м
32 km 419 м
Keep left and take A338, B3347 toward Salisbury, Fordingbridge, Ringwood
Salisbury, Fordingbridge, Ringwood, A338, B3347, 378 м
378 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Salisbury Road Junction
Salisbury Road Junction, 4 km 916 м
4 km 916 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ringwood Road
Ringwood Road, 2 km 559 м
2 km 559 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ringwood Road
Ringwood Road, 1 km 882 м
1 km 882 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ringwood Road
Ringwood Road, 1 km 675 м
1 km 675 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Palmersford Roundabout
Palmersford Roundabout, 3 km 517 м
3 km 517 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A31
3 km 925 м
3 km 925 м
Keep right onto A31
3 km 420 м
3 km 420 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Wimborne Bypass
Wimborne Bypass, 2 km 19 м
2 km 19 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lake Gates
Lake Gates, 5 km 899 м
5 km 899 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Roundhouse Roundabout
Roundhouse Roundabout, 12 km 573 м
12 km 573 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Bere Regis Roundabout
Bere Regis Roundabout, 16 km 849 м
16 km 849 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Stinsford Hill
Stinsford Hill, 1 km 394 м
1 km 394 м
Turn sharp right
213 м
213 м
Turn left
22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
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
Questions and Answers
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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