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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Durham is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Durham is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Durham. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Durham. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Durham via Clapham Junction, Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Dorset to Durham?

The distance between Dorset and Durham is 394 miles. The road distance is 325.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Durham without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £150 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Dorset to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dorset to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorset to Durham?

The best way to get from Dorset to Durham is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £150 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the Dorset to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dorset to Durham train arrive?

Dorset to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Durham is 325 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Dorset to Durham.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Durham.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Clapham Junctiontrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 31m
£153–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
13h 7m
£52–103
Drive 323.3 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Durhamcar 323.3 mi
6h 5m
£79–114
Bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Furzehill to Tescobus
2. Take the bus from Tesco to Poole stationbus
3. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
5h 42m
Train via Kings Statue
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
7h 50m
£146–265
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Durhamtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Edinburgh / ...
9h 54m
£189–302
Train #3
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain
11h 54m
£157–291
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
7h 34m
£72–170
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
7h 14m
£74–299
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
8h 13m
£137–313

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Distance: 391.5 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Durham via Moreton (Dorset), Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Interchange in around 13h 7m.

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