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How to get fromDorset to Cumbriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    8h 23m
    £159–272

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station 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
    4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    15h 55m
    £56–92

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    14h 6m
    £60–107

  4. Drive  320.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Cumbriacar car 320.7 mi
    5h 49m
    £80–116

  5. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Weymouth 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 Carlisletrain train
    9h 21m
    £130–309

  6. Train via Kings Statue

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    9h 30m
    £153–264

  7. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    11h 46m
    £156–249

  8. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth 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 Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    9h 11m
    £128–290

Dorset to Cumbria by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Longthwaite road end via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 14h 6m.

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