What is the cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Carnforth?

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Carnforth is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorchester to Carnforth?

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Carnforth is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester station to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Police Station via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Dorchester West and arriving at Carnforth via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Carnforth?

The distance between Dorchester and Carnforth is 301 miles. The road distance is 276.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dorchester to Carnforth without a car?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Carnforth without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 16m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Dorchester to Carnforth?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Dorchester to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Carnforth bus from?

Dorchester to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Carnforth train from?

Dorchester to Carnforth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorchester West station.

Train or bus from Dorchester to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Carnforth is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 16m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Dorchester to Carnforth bus arrive?

Dorchester to Carnforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Dorchester to Carnforth train arrive?

Dorchester to Carnforth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Dorchester to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Carnforth is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Dorchester to Carnforth.

How do I get a train ticket from Dorchester to Carnforth?

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain
7h 16m
£111–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus G4
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 24m
£49–89
Drive 274.7 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to Carnforthcar 274.7 mi
5h 7m
£68–98
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
7h 40m
£147–325
Train
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
8h 51m
£114–199
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
8h 25m
£118–257
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
8h 49m
£108–232

Dorchester to Carnforth by train

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Distance: 298.9 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Police Station via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 24m.

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