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

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There are 8 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 15m
    £111–194

  2. Bus via Bus Station

    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 - Jennens Roadbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Underpassbus bus
    13h 44m
    £40–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G30
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    11h 50m
    £49–83

  4. Drive  274.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Carnforthcar car 274.7 mi
    5h 7m
    £68–98

  5. 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 20m
    £121–353

  6. 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 34m
    £148–325

  7. 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 42m
    £108–237

  8. 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 18m
    £117–262

Dorchester to Carnforth by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Police Station via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 50m.

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