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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Dorset is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, London Victoria, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Doncaster, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Dorset?

The distance between Rotherham and Dorset is 308 miles. The road distance is 221.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 3m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Rotherham to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Dorset bus from?

Rotherham to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Dorset train from?

Rotherham to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Dorset?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Dorset is to train via London which takes 6h 3m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Rotherham to Dorset bus arrive?

Rotherham to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Rotherham to Dorset train arrive?

Rotherham to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Dorset is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Rotherham to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2455+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
6h 3m
£95–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 44m
£41–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
10h 27m
£59–106
Drive 220.1 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Dorsetcar 220.1 mi
4h 25m
£55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
8h 44m
£109–188

Rotherham to Dorset by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 305.9 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Dorset via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, London Victoria, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 10h 44m.

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