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There are 7 ways to get from Dorchester to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Weymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 8m
    £126–197

  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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    9h 21m
    £27–45

  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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    9h 2m
    £62–158

  4. Drive 227.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Manchestercar car 227.1 mi
    4h 25m
    £55–80

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    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
    3h 42m
    £98–214

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    6h 25m
    £152–226

  7. Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 20m
    £88–319

Dorchester to Manchester by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Manchester Piccadilly via Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 2m.

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