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 £50 - £90 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Dorset is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs £110 - £280.

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.

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 Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Dorset?

The distance between Carlisle and Dorset is 437 miles. The road distance is 337.3 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 via London which takes 6h 58m and costs £120 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Dorset?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Dorset is to train via London which takes 6h 58m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Dorset is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Carlisle to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2468+ hotels available in Dorset.

Carlisle to Dorset - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Carlisle to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 58m
£128–277
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
£52–88
Drive 335.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Dorsetcar 335.3 mi
6h 2m
£83–120
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
4h 42m
£114–278
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
10h 4m
£135–226
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
10h 5m
£146–225
Train #2
1. Take the train from Carlisle 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 46m
£127–229
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
8h 7m
£125–290
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 Weymouthtrain
9h 35m
£89–193
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
9h 24m
£87–306
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 Weymouthtrain
9h 19m
£108–245
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 Weymouthtrain
9h 9m
£91–241

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH) flights

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Distance: 434.4 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Dorset via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 58m. 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.

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