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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Dorset is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Dorset is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Dorchester South via Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Dorset?

The distance between Carlisle and Dorset is 411 miles. The road distance is 336.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Carlisle to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dorset bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Dorset train from?

Carlisle to Dorset train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Dorset?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dorset is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Carlisle to Dorset bus arrive?

Carlisle to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Carlisle to Dorset train arrive?

Carlisle to Dorset train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Dorset is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Carlisle to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2447+ hotels available in Dorset.

Carlisle to Dorset - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
10h 16m
£155–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
11h 10m
£58–91
Drive 334.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Dorsetcar 334.2 mi
6h 5m
£84–121
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 26m
£131–302
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
11h
£155–244
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
9h 26m
£127–418
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain
9h 47m
£107–234
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain
9h 56m
£90–198
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain
9h 30m
£90–235
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 35m
£75–236

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 408.2 mi
Duration: 10h 16m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Manchester Piccadilly, Bournemouth, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 11h 10m.

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