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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dorset is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Chester to Dorset?

The distance between Chester and Dorset is 317 miles. The road distance is 209.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 37m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Chester to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Dorset bus from?

Chester to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Dorset train from?

Chester to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Dorset?

The best way to get from Chester to Dorset is to train via London which takes 5h 37m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Chester to Dorset bus arrive?

Chester to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Dorset is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Chester to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2503+ hotels available in Dorset.

Chester to Dorset - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 37m
£130–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
10h 21m
£51–118
Drive 208.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Dorsetcar 208.3 mi
4h 28m
£51–74
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 57m
£108–237
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
8h 24m
£131–196
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 39m
£101–190

Chester to Dorset by train and bus

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.1 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Dorset via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 10h 21m.

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