What is the cheapest way to get from Ormskirk to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Ormskirk to Dorset is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ormskirk to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Ormskirk to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ormskirk and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Ormskirk station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ormskirk and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Liverpool Lime Street, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Ormskirk to Dorset?

The distance between Ormskirk and Dorset is 345 miles. The road distance is 241.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ormskirk to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Ormskirk to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 5m and costs £130 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Ormskirk to Dorset?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Ormskirk to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ormskirk to Dorset bus from?

Ormskirk to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Ormskirk to Dorset train from?

Ormskirk to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Ormskirk to Dorset?

The best way to get from Ormskirk to Dorset is to train via London which takes 7h 5m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Ormskirk to Dorset bus arrive?

Ormskirk to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Ormskirk to Dorset train arrive?

Ormskirk to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Ormskirk to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Ormskirk to Dorset is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Ormskirk to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2443+ hotels available in Dorset.

Ormskirk to Dorset - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ormskirk to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 5m
£134–245
Drive 239.8 mi
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1. Drive from Ormskirk to Dorsetcar 239.8 mi
4h 27m
£60–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
12h 10m
£63–168
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
7h 37m
£104–248
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway 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
9h 54m
£111–216
Train #2
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
10h 12m
£124–233
Train #3
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
11h 10m
£107–201

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Distance: 342.7 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Ormskirk, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Ormskirk to Dorset via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 12h 10m.

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