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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Dorset is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Dorset is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Dorchester South via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Durham to Dorset?

The distance between Durham and Dorset is 399 miles. The road distance is 325.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Durham to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Dorset bus from?

Durham to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Dorset train from?

Durham to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Dorset?

The best way to get from Durham to Dorset is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Durham to Dorset bus arrive?

Durham to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Durham to Dorset train arrive?

Durham to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Durham to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Dorset is 325 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Durham to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 40m
£132–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G35
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
11h 45m
£58–92
Drive 323.5 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Dorsetcar 323.5 mi
6h 4m
£82–118
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 9m
£111–391
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
9h 19m
£169–264
Train #2
1. Take the train from Durham to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
9h 50m
£167–259
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 55m
£155–342
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain
8h 39m
£74–171

Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 396.6 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 11h 45m.

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