There are 7 ways to get from Burnley to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
7h 26m£134–233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Croft Street Schools to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G4
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
10h 28m£40–64Drive 252.1 mi
- Drive from Burnley to Dorsetcar 252.1 mi
4h 54m£63–91Train, fly
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
7h 30m£108–262Train
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
10h 1m£122–214Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
10h 37m£126–203Bus, train via Bristol
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
11h 39m£59–105
Burnley to Dorset by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Dorset is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Croft Street Schools and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Leeds, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Burnley and Dorset is 363 miles. The road distance is 253.6 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 26m and costs £130 - £240.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Burnley to Dorset, including transfers.
Burnley to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Croft Street Schools station.
Burnley to Dorset train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Dorset is to train via London which takes 7h 26m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Dorset via Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Croft Street Schools to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 10h 28m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Croft Street Schools to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Burnley to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Burnley to Dorset train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Dorset is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Burnley to Dorset.
There are 2439+ hotels available in Dorset.







