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How to get fromDorset to Manchesterby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dorset to Manchester by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    6h 29m
    £132–204

  2. Drive  226.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorset to Manchestercar car 226.1 mi
    4h 26m
    £56–81

  3. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    6h 31m
    £122–376

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    8h 37m
    £98–169

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    8h 52m
    £91–204

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) 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 Manchester Victoriatrain train
    7h 23m
    £158–327

Dorset to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 44m.

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