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How to get fromSheffield to Dorchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield to Dorchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Weymouth / ...
    5h 45m
    £126–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Museumbus bus Cr5
    10h 16m
    £28–47

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus 035
    9h 1m
    £59–149

  4. Drive 221.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Dorchestercar car 221.5 mi
    4h 30m
    £54–78

  5. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain train
    5h 9m
    £113–250

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Dorchester Southtrain train
    7h 10m
    £118–390

Sheffield to Dorchester by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Dorchester West via Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to South Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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