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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Dorset is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Dorchester South via Wigan North Western, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Southport to Dorset?

The distance between Southport and Dorset is 355 miles. The road distance is 248.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 30m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Southport to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Dorset bus from?

Southport to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Dorset train from?

Southport to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Southport to Dorset?

The best way to get from Southport to Dorset is to train via London which takes 7h 30m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Southport to Dorset bus arrive?

Southport to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Southport to Dorset train arrive?

Southport to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Southport to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Dorset is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Southport 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 Southport to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 30m
£118–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G10
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
11h 48m
£38–69
Drive 247.4 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Dorsetcar 247.4 mi
4h 46m
£62–90
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
9h 51m
£123–222
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain
11h 25m
£126–240

Southport to Dorset by train, subway, and bus

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 352.6 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 11h 48m.

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