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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Dorset is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Dorset?

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 15m.

How far is it from Bolton to Dorset?

The distance between Bolton and Dorset is 333 miles. The road distance is 235.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 15m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Bolton to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Dorset bus from?

Bolton to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Dorset train from?

Bolton to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Dorset?

The best way to get from Bolton to Dorset is to train via London which takes 6h 15m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Bolton to Dorset bus arrive?

Bolton to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Bolton to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Dorset is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Bolton to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2439+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 15m
£124–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
10h 57m
£49–82
Drive 234.4 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Dorsetcar 234.4 mi
4h 30m
£59–85
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
3. Take the bus from Poole station to Tescobus
4. Take the bus from Tesco to Furzehillbus
6h 30m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
9h 5m
£118–185
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 33m
£57–104
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
7h 50m
£80–288

Bolton to Dorset by bus and foot

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Distance: 330.8 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 10h 57m.

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