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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Dorset is to bus via Leeds which costs £45 - £80 and takes 14h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Dorset is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Dorchester South via Newcastle, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Dorset?

The distance between Sunderland and Dorset is 425 miles. The road distance is 335 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Sunderland to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Dorset bus from?

Sunderland to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Dorset train from?

Sunderland to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Dorset?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Dorset is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Sunderland to Dorset bus arrive?

Sunderland to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Sunderland to Dorset train arrive?

Sunderland to Dorset train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Dorset is 335 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Sunderland to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Dorset.

Sunderland to Dorset - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Sunderland to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
8h 10m
£136–249
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus
14h 38m
£48–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 815
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
11h 40m
£65–114
Drive 333.1 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Dorsetcar 333.1 mi
6h 12m
£84–121
Bus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 16m
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
10h 24m
£179–286
Bus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain
7h 47m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 2m
£135–331

Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 422.1 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station in around 11h 40m.

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