There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 19m£124–227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G4
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
9h 53m£33–57Drive 234.4 mi
- Drive from Bolton to Dorsetcar 234.4 mi
4h 30m£59–85Fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
6h 19m£102–252Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
9h 6m£118–185Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
11h 31m£58–104Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
7h 50m£78–272
Bolton to Dorset by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Dorset is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bolton to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Bolton and Dorset is 333 miles. The road distance is 235.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bolton to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 19m and costs £120 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Bolton to Dorset, including transfers.
Bolton to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.
Bolton to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Bolton to Dorset is to train via London which takes 6h 19m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Bolton, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Bolton to Dorset via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 9h 53m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bolton to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Bolton to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Dorset is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Bolton to Dorset.
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