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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Dorset is to bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Dorset is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs £130 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Marble Arch, London Victoria and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Darlington to Dorset?

The distance between Darlington and Dorset is 374 miles. The road distance is 308.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 12m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Darlington to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Dorset bus from?

Darlington to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Dorset train from?

Darlington to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Dorset?

The best way to get from Darlington to Dorset is to train via London which takes 6h 12m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 31m.

Where does the Darlington to Dorset bus arrive?

Darlington to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Darlington to Dorset train arrive?

Darlington to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Dorset is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Darlington to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2505+ hotels available in Dorset.

Darlington to Dorset - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Darlington to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 12m
£148–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Marble Archbus 598
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Stationbus 035
12h 31m
£73–176
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
12h 39m
£99–184
Drive 306.6 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Dorsetcar 306.6 mi
5h 44m
£75–108
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
9h 31m
£185–283
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Moreton (Dorset)train
5h 35m
£130–304
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Moreton (Dorset)train
6h 16m
£149–309
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Darlington 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
8h 36m
£82–316
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 54m
£81–192

Darlington to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 372.1 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Dorset via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Marble Arch, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and South Station in around 12h 31m.

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