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

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There are 9 ways to get from Dorchester to Carnforth 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 Lancastertrain train
    7h 19m
    £123–218

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Underpassbus bus
    13h 40m
    £40–61

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    12h 5m
    £74–181

  4. Drive 277.9 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Carnforthcar car 277.9 mi
    5h 1m
    £68–98

  5. 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 Carnforthtrain train
    6h
    £122–266

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain train
    7h 27m
    £128–392

  7. 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
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain train
    7h 33m
    £153–355

  8. 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
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain train
    8h 44m
    £113–250

  9. 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 Lancastertrain train
    8h 20m
    £133–291

Dorchester to Carnforth by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Carnforth via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Lancaster in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Police Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 5m.

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