What is the cheapest way to get from Melton Mowbray to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Melton Mowbray to Dorset is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 10h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melton Mowbray to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Melton Mowbray to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Melton Mowbray and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton Mowbray to Dorset. However, there are services departing from College of Further Education and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Melton Mowbray and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Melton Mowbray to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Leicester, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Melton Mowbray to Dorset?

The distance between Melton Mowbray and Dorset is 253 miles. The road distance is 179.9 miles.

How do I travel from Melton Mowbray to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Melton Mowbray to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 15m and costs £120 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Melton Mowbray to Dorset?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Melton Mowbray to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton Mowbray to Dorset bus from?

Melton Mowbray to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Melton Mowbray to Dorset train from?

Melton Mowbray to Dorset train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Melton Mowbray to Dorset?

The best way to get from Melton Mowbray to Dorset is to train via London which takes 5h 15m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via Seldown Coach Station, which costs £28 - £110 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Melton Mowbray to Dorset bus arrive?

Melton Mowbray to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport T5 - station.

Where does the Melton Mowbray to Dorset train arrive?

Melton Mowbray to Dorset train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Melton Mowbray to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton Mowbray to Dorset is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Melton Mowbray to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2515+ hotels available in Dorset.

Melton Mowbray to Dorset - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melton Mowbray to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 15m
£123–232
Bus via Seldown Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus Uk900
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
10h 6m
£29–101
Drive 178.9 mi
1. Drive from Melton Mowbray to Dorsetcar 178.9 mi
3h 38m
£44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 59m
£130–190
Train #2
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 10m
£110–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
10h 12m
£38–80

Melton Mowbray to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 251.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Melton Mowbray, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Melton Mowbray to Dorset via Leicester, London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from College of Further Education to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, Heathrow Terminal 5, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 10h 6m.

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