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How to get fromDorchester to Carlisleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Dorchester to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    7h 47m
    £146–256

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    12h 31m
    £61–121

  3. Drive 336.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Carlislecar car 336.8 mi
    6h
    £82–118

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 50m
    £127–304

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    9h 27m
    £148–273

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 2m
    £85–198

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 47m
    £99–249

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 18m
    £113–249

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 27m
    £140–295

Dorchester to Carlisle by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Carlisle via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Halston Hotel via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 12h 31m.

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