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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Dorset is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Dorset is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Dorset. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility 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.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Preston, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Dorset?

The distance between Blackpool and Dorset is 364 miles. The road distance is 264.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Blackpool to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Dorset bus from?

Blackpool to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Blackpool to Dorset?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Dorset is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h.

Where does the Blackpool to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackpool to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackpool to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Dorset is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Blackpool to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2447+ hotels available in Dorset.

Blackpool to Dorset - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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 30m
£112–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
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
£49–85
Drive 263.4 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Dorsetcar 263.4 mi
5h 4m
£66–95
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
7h 21m
£116–274
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain
10h 9m
£131–224
Train #2
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
10h 25m
£138–226
Train #3
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain
11h 14m
£108–201
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
8h 52m
£92–294

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 362.4 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Dorset via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 11h.

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