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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Dorsetby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dorset by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Southampton Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poole station to Tescobus bus
    4h 36m
    £90–193

  2. Drive 220.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dorsetcar car 220.3 mi
    4h 8m
    £54–77

  3. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Wilmslow to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Weymouth
    6h 21m
    £127–259

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus 035
    9h 52m
    £59–151

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Dorsetrideshare rideshare 220.3 mi
    4h 8m

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    8h 39m
    £85–193

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    9h 10m
    £158–242

  8. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Newport (S Wales)train train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain train Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
    9h 40m
    £105–202

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dorset by train, foot, and bus

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Dorset via Wilmslow, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 9h 52m.

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