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How to get fromManchester to West Dorsetby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to West Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Maiden Newtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth / ...
    6h 3m
    £121–184

  2. Drive  221.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to West Dorsetcar car 221.6 mi
    4h 20m
    £55–80

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Maiden Newtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth / ...
    7h 6m
    £66–105

  4. Fly from Manchester 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 Maiden Newtontrain train
    7h 42m
    £100–212

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Maiden Newtontrain train
    8h 12m
    £107–237

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and West Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to West Dorset via Bristol Temple Meads and Maiden Newton in around 6h 3m.

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