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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Dorchester is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Dorchester is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at South Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Dorchester West via Sheffield and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Dorchester?

The distance between Barnsley and Dorchester is 264 miles. The road distance is 237.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Barnsley to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Dorchester bus from?

Barnsley to Dorchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Dorchester train from?

Barnsley to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Dorchester is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Barnsley to Dorchester bus arrive?

Barnsley to Dorchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Barnsley to Dorchester train arrive?

Barnsley to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Dorchester is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Barnsley to Dorchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth / ...
7h 4m
£131–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus Cr5
10h 18m
£32–58
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Stationbus 035
9h 45m
£46–99
Drive 236.5 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Dorchestercar 236.5 mi
4h 40m
£57–83
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
5h 53m
£118–264
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 53m
£123–404
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 34m
£153–364

Barnsley to Dorchester by train

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Distance: 262.3 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Dorchester West via Sheffield and Bristol Temple Meads in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to South Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria in around 9h 45m.

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