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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Dorset is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Dorset?

The distance between Sheffield and Dorset is 278 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Dorset without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 24m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Sheffield to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Dorset bus from?

Sheffield to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Dorset train from?

Sheffield to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Dorset?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Dorset is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 24m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Sheffield to Dorset bus arrive?

Sheffield to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Dorset train arrive?

Sheffield to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Dorset is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Sheffield to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 24m
£159–237
Drive 219.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sheffield to Dorsetcar 219.1 mi
4h 26m
£54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
10h 5m
£57–139
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 53m
£106–243
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 / ...
7h 50m
£127–202

Sheffield to Dorset by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 276.3 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Dorset via Birmingham New Street, Bournemouth, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 10h 5m.

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