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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Dorset is to bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station which costs £35 - £55 and takes 13h 15m.

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 £55 - £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 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

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 Dorchester South via Doncaster, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Dorset?

The distance between Rotherham and Dorset is 313 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 7h 5m and costs £80 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 7h 5m and costs £80 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 18m.

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 2448+ 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 Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 5m
£81–195
Bus via Poole Seldown Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
13h 15m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Stationbus 035
11h 18m
£42–68
Drive 220.1 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Dorsetcar 220.1 mi
4h 25m
£56–80
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 17m
£117–194

Rotherham to Dorset by train, foot, subway, and bus

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Distance: 311.2 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, London Victoria, and South Station in around 11h 18m.

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