What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Dorchester is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Dorchester is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Dorchester South via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Dorchester?

The distance between Holyhead and Dorchester is 402 miles. The road distance is 262.7 miles.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Dorchester without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 8m and costs £150 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Holyhead to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Dorchester train from?

Holyhead to Dorchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Dorchester train arrive?

Holyhead to Dorchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Dorchester is 263 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Holyhead to Dorchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Holyhead to Dorchester?

Book your Holyhead to Dorchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1713+ hotels available in Dorchester.

Holyhead to Dorchester - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Holyhead to Dorchester by train, car, plane, bus, or ferry

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain Holyhead - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 8m
£151–294
Drive 261.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Dorchestercar 261.1 mi
6h 6m
£64–92
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 3m
£150–300
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain
8h 30m
£135–241
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus Cr5
10h 25m
£108–185
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Dorchester Southtrain
9h 3m
£155–440
Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain
10h 33m
£77–233

Holyhead to Dorchester by train

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Distance: 399.3 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Dorchester South via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 8m.

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