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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Dorset is to bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station which costs £35 - £60 and takes 13h 15m.

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 47m and costs £55 - £90.

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 8m.

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 Dorchester South via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Southampton Airport Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Dorset?

The distance between Rochdale and Dorset is 301 miles. The road distance is 237 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 which takes 8h 48m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m 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 Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Rochdale to Dorset?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Dorset is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 11h 8m.

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 Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Airport Parkway station.

Can I drive from Rochdale to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Dorset is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Rochdale to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2453+ hotels available in Dorset.

Rochdale to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochdale to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
8h 48m
£121–209
Bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station
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1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
13h 15m
£39–58
Bus
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 8m
£49–87
Drive 235.6 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Dorsetcar 235.6 mi
4h 47m
£60–86

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Distance: 298.8 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, Southampton Airport Parkway, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 8h 48m. 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 8m.

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