There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Runcorn to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 35m£123–216Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G10
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
10h 35m£32–58Drive 222.6 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Dorsetcar 222.6 mi
4h 23m£56–80Train
- Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 20m£100–192Train #2
- Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
10h 6m£94–172
Runcorn to Dorset by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Dorset is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Runcorn and Dorset is 319 miles. The road distance is 223.9 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 35m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Runcorn to Dorset, including transfers.
Runcorn to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.
Runcorn to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Dorset is to train via London which takes 5h 35m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Dorset via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 10h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Runcorn to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Runcorn to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Runcorn to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Dorset is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Runcorn to Dorset.
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