There are 5 ways to get from Old Trafford to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 27m£123–223Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
10h 9m£47–82Drive 222.5 mi
- Drive from Old Trafford to Dorsetcar 222.5 mi
4h 19m£56–80Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
9h 15m£117–181Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
10h 48m£58–105
Old Trafford to Dorset by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Dorset is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Old Trafford to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Trafford to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Warwick Road and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Old Trafford to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Wharfside and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Old Trafford and Dorset is 325 miles. The road distance is 223.8 miles.
The best way to get from Old Trafford to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 27m and costs £120 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Old Trafford to Dorset, including transfers.
Old Trafford to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Old Trafford to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Old Trafford to Dorset is to train via London which takes 6h 27m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Old Trafford, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a vehicle from Old Trafford to Dorset via Wharfside, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Old Trafford to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Warwick Road, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 10h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Old Trafford to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Old Trafford to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Trafford to Dorset is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Old Trafford to Dorset.
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