There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
9h 25m£153–264Bus, 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 Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
15h 48m£56–92Bus
- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bus Stationbus G3
14h 36m£57–96Drive 320.7 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Cumbriacar 320.7 mi
5h 49m£80–116Train, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
9h 13m£132–309Train via Wolverhampton
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
10h 1m£160–257Train #2
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
11h 41m£156–249Train, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
9h 3m£128–289
Dorset to Cumbria by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Cumbria is to bus and train which costs £55 - £95 and takes 15h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs £75 - £120.
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 South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Dorset and Cumbria is 447 miles. The road distance is 322.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs £150 - £270.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Dorset to Cumbria, including transfers.
Dorset to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Cumbria train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Weymouth station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Cumbria is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 14h 36m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a bus from Blue Vinny to Pooley Bridge Inn via Kings Statue, Weymouth, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Longthwaite road end via South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 36m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Dorset to Cumbria train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Cumbria is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Dorset to Cumbria.
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