There are 4 ways to get from North Yorkshire to Dorset by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain
- Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain
10h 32m£136–226Drive 280.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Yorkshire to Dorsetcar 280.1 mi
5h 22m£71–102Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 36
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
11h 13mBus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 36
- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
13h 22m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Yorkshire to Dorset is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from North Yorkshire to Dorset is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from North Yorkshire station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 1 and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from North Yorkshire to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Dorchester South via Leeds, Birmingham New Street and Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between North Yorkshire and Dorset is 352 miles. The road distance is 281.7 miles.
The best way to get from North Yorkshire to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from North Yorkshire to Dorset, including transfers.
North Yorkshire to Dorset bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, depart from Bus Station Stand 1.
North Yorkshire to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from North Yorkshire to Dorset is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 22m.
What companies run services between North Yorkshire, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a bus from Borrage Bridge to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Hgte Bus Stn Stand 6, Harrogate, Leeds, Birmingham New Street, Winchester, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 13h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 01423 56 60 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transdev Harrogate
Bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev Harrogate
Bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev Harrogate
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
North Yorkshire to Dorset bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
North Yorkshire to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Yorkshire to Dorset is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from North Yorkshire to Dorset.
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