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

The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Dorset is to bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stafford to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Stafford and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Stafford station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Stafford and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Winchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Stafford to Dorset?

The distance between Stafford and Dorset is 230 miles. The road distance is 170.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stafford to Dorset without a car is to train via Winchester which takes 5h 29m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Stafford to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Dorset bus from?

Stafford to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Stafford to Dorset?

The best way to get from Stafford to Dorset is to train via Winchester which takes 5h 29m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Stafford to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stafford to Dorset train arrive?

Stafford to Dorset train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Winchester station.

Can I drive from Stafford to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Dorset is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Stafford to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2447+ hotels available in Dorset.

Stafford to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stafford to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train via Winchester
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Winchester to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 29m
£108–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G2
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
8h 53m
£27–52
Drive 169.4 mi
1. Drive from Stafford to Dorsetcar 169.4 mi
3h 22m
£43–61
Train
1. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 17m
£87–146

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Distance: 228.8 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Stafford to Dorset via Winchester and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stafford to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 8h 53m.

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