What is the cheapest way to get from Dorset to Cumbria?

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Cumbria is to bus and train which costs £55 - £110 and takes 15h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorset to Cumbria?

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Dorset to Cumbria?

The distance between Dorset and Cumbria is 426 miles. The road distance is 322.6 miles.

How do I travel from Dorset to Cumbria without a car?

The best way to get from Dorset to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £170 - £320.

How long does it take to get from Dorset to Cumbria?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Dorset to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Cumbria bus from?

Dorset to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Cumbria train from?

Dorset to Cumbria train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Dorset to Cumbria is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 14h 51m.

Where does the Dorset to Cumbria bus arrive?

Dorset to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Dorset to Cumbria train arrive?

Dorset to Cumbria train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Cumbria is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Dorset to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 865+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Dorset to Cumbria - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 21m
£173–315
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
5. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
15h 48m
£58–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
14h 51m
£82–201
Drive 320.7 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Cumbriacar 320.7 mi
5h 49m
£78–113
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
9h 13m
£131–296
Train via Kings Statue
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
9h 30m
£164–308
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
11h 37m
£183–300
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 57m
£132–286

Dorset to Cumbria by bus

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14h 51mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dorset to Cumbria.

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Distance: 423.5 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Cumbria, England?

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Pooley Bridge Inn via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Longthwaite road end via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 14h 51m.

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