There are 5 ways to get from Oldham 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 41m£124–224Bus
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 32m£51–87Drive 229.8 mi
- Drive from Oldham to Dorsetcar 229.8 mi
4h 36m£57–82Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
9h 46m£122–208Train #2
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouthtrain Cheltenham Spa - Weymouth
10h 32m£114–191
Oldham to Dorset by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Dorset is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Oldham to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from John Street 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 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Oldham and Dorset is 330 miles. The road distance is 231.2 miles.
The best way to get from Oldham to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 41m and costs £120 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Oldham to Dorset, including transfers.
Oldham to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Oldham to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Oldham to Dorset is to train via London which takes 6h 41m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 32m.
What companies run services between Oldham, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Dorset via St Peter's Square, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 10h 32m.
- 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 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- 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
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Oldham to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Oldham to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Dorset is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Oldham to Dorset.
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