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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Dorset is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 13h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Dorset is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Ullswater Guest House and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Dorchester South via Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Dorset?

The distance between Cumbria and Dorset is 399 miles. The road distance is 320.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Cumbria to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Dorset bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Dorset train from?

Cumbria to Dorset train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Dorset?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Dorset is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 13h 47m.

Where does the Cumbria to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cumbria to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Dorset is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Cumbria to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Dorset.

Cumbria to Dorset - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cumbria to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
11h 14m
£153–244
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
13h 47m
£57–97
Drive 319 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Dorsetcar 319 mi
5h 53m
£81–116
Train via London
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
11h 23m
£150–275
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
12h 7m
£145–232

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Distance: 397 mi
Duration: 11h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Manchester Piccadilly, Bournemouth, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 13h 47m.

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