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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Dorchester is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Dorchester is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at South Station via Leicester and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Dorchester South via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Leeds to Dorchester?

The distance between Leeds and Dorchester is 325 miles. The road distance is 258.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Dorchester without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 46m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Leeds to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Dorchester bus from?

Leeds to Dorchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Dorchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Leeds to Dorchester is to train via London which takes 5h 46m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Leeds to Dorchester bus arrive?

Leeds to Dorchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester station.

Where does the Leeds to Dorchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leeds to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Dorchester is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Leeds to Dorchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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Leeds to Dorchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 46m
£120–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus
2. Take the bus from Leicester to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
9h 40m
£46–99
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus Cr5
8h 21m
£120–169
Drive 256.9 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Dorchestercar 256.9 mi
4h 59m
£62–90
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds 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
5h 16m
£114–243
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth / ...
6h 26m
£147–225
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds 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
7h 16m
£119–383
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain
7h 38m
£101–237

Leeds to Dorchester by train and bus

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Distance: 322.8 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Leeds to Dorchester South via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to South Station via Leicester and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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