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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Dorset is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Preston, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Dorset?

The distance between Blackburn and Dorset is 359 miles. The road distance is 248.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 33m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Blackburn to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Dorset bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Blackburn to Dorset?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Dorset is to train via London which takes 6h 33m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Blackburn to Dorset bus arrive?

Blackburn to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackburn to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackburn to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Dorset is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Blackburn to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2446+ hotels available in Dorset.

Blackburn to Dorset - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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 Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 33m
£110–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
11h 3m
£53–92
Drive 246.9 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Dorsetcar 246.9 mi
4h 56m
£62–89
Train, fly to Southampton Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
4. Take the bus from Poole station to Tescobus
5. Take the bus from Tesco to Furzehillbus
7h 11m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
10h 9m
£131–215
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
11h 16m
£64–117
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
8h 32m
£86–296

Blackburn to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 356.8 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Dorset via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 11h 3m.

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