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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Dorset is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 50m.

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 50m and costs £75 - £120.

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 Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Dorset?

The distance between Cumbria and Dorset is 433 miles. The road distance is 321.9 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 9h 5m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m 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 Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Dorset train from?

Cumbria to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, 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 9h 5m and costs £160 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Cumbria to Dorset bus arrive?

Cumbria to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cumbria to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cumbria to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Dorset is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Cumbria to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2460+ hotels available in Dorset.

Cumbria to Dorset - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: 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 Longthwaite road end and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Cumbria to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
9h 5m
£168–316
Drive 320.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cumbria to Dorsetcar 320.1 mi
5h 50m
£78–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
14h 30m
£83–203
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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
8h 50m
£127–281
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
11h 11m
£158–252
Train #2
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 Weymouthtrain
11h 52m
£182–293
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain
14h 6m
£141–272
Train to Newcastle, fly, 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 Pooletrain
9h 25m
£126–291

Cumbria to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 430.3 mi
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Dorset via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 14h 30m.

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