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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    5h 19m
    £117–218

  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 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    10h 7m
    £36–62

  3. Drive 246.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Wakefieldcar car 246.7 mi
    4h 50m
    £60–86

  4. 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 Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 25m
    £112–238

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Weymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 13m
    £136–217

  6. Bus via London

    1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    10h 8m
    £50–104

  7. Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    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
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    7h 3m
    £102–343

  8. 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 Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    6h 43m
    £167–350

  9. 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 Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    7h 56m
    £126–244

  10. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    7h 26m
    £135–262

Dorchester to Wakefield by bus and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Wakefield Westgate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Street to Wakefield Kirkgate via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, and Meadowhall in around 10h 7m.

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