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 £50 - £90 and takes 11h 33m.

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 33m.

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 Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Durham to Dorset?

The distance between Durham and Dorset is 394 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 via London which takes 6h 38m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 via London which takes 6h 38m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 33m.

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 2439+ hotels available in Dorset.

Durham to Dorset - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 38m
£148–239
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 33m
£55–86
Drive 323.5 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Dorsetcar 323.5 mi
6h 4m
£81–116
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
6h 51m
£110–273
Train
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 38m
£169–267
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
12h 24m
£96–166
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 Weymouthtrain
8h 18m
£74–176
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus
8h 7m
£72–294
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
8h 50m
£140–325

Durham to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 391.3 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Dorset via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 38m. 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 33m.

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