There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Clitheroe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
8h 44m£143–226Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Clitheroetrain
12h 53m£39–61Bus
- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Croft Street Schoolsbus G4
12h 12m£44–79Drive 258.1 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Clitheroecar 258.1 mi
5h£64–92
Dorset to Clitheroe by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Clitheroe is to bus and train which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Clitheroe is to drive which takes 5h and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Park Street via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Clitheroe via Bournemouth, Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Dorset and Clitheroe is 320 miles. The road distance is 259.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Clitheroe without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs £140 - £230.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Dorset to Clitheroe, including transfers.
Dorset to Clitheroe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Clitheroe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Clitheroe is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Clitheroe, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Park Street via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Croft Street Schools, and Bus Station in around 12h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Clitheroe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Croft Street Schools
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- [email protected]
- Website
- South West Coaches
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- South West Coaches
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Clitheroe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Dorset to Clitheroe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Clitheroe is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Dorset to Clitheroe.
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