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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dorset is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Station 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 35m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Dorset?

The distance between Preston and Dorset is 347 miles. The road distance is 249.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Preston to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dorset bus from?

Preston to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dorset train from?

Preston to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Dorset?

The best way to get from Preston to Dorset is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Preston to Dorset bus arrive?

Preston to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dorset is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Preston to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2455+ hotels available in Dorset.

Preston to Dorset - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 45m
£108–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
10h 35m
£54–94
Drive 248.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dorsetcar 248.2 mi
4h 38m
£62–89
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain
9h 54m
£124–213
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Weymouthtrain
10h 19m
£116–203

Preston to Dorset by bus

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10h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 345 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dorset via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 10h 35m.

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