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

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Dorset is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Dorchester South via Preston, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Accrington to Dorset?

The distance between Accrington and Dorset is 369 miles. The road distance is 249.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Accrington to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 55m and costs £95 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Accrington to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Dorset bus from?

Accrington to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Dorset train from?

Accrington to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Dorset?

The best way to get from Accrington to Dorset is to train via London which takes 7h 55m and costs £95 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Accrington to Dorset bus arrive?

Accrington to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Accrington to Dorset train arrive?

Accrington to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Dorset is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Accrington to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Dorset.

Accrington to Dorset - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Accrington to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 55m
£98–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G4
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
10h 25m
£41–67
Drive 248 mi
1. Drive from Accrington to Dorsetcar 248 mi
4h 49m
£63–91
Train
1. Take the train from Accrington to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
9h 39m
£132–214
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
10h 40m
£123–215
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
10h 47m
£95–156

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Distance: 367.3 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Accrington to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and Trinity Street in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 10h 25m.

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