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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Dorset is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Dorset?

The distance between Rochdale and Dorset is 333 miles. The road distance is 238.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 23m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Rochdale to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Dorset bus from?

Rochdale to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Dorset train from?

Rochdale to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Rochdale to Dorset?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Dorset is to train via London which takes 6h 23m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h.

Where does the Rochdale to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rochdale to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochdale to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Dorset is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Rochdale to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2454+ hotels available in Dorset.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 23m
£125–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
11h
£47–82
Drive 236.7 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Dorsetcar 236.7 mi
4h 44m
£59–85
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
9h 19m
£128–213
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
11h 22m
£58–104

Rochdale to Dorset by bus and foot

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Distance: 330.9 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Dorset via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 11h.

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