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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Dorset is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Retail Parks H and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Dorset?

The distance between Wakefield and Dorset is 315 miles. The road distance is 244 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 48m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Wakefield to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Dorset bus from?

Wakefield to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Parks H station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Wakefield to Dorset?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Dorset is to train via London which takes 5h 48m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Wakefield to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wakefield to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Dorset is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Wakefield to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2447+ hotels available in Dorset.

Wakefield to Dorset - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 48m
£111–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Retail Parks H to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G12
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
9h 45m
£36–62
Drive 242.6 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Dorsetcar 242.6 mi
4h 44m
£61–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate 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 Weymouthtrain
7h 5m
£111–265
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
8h 7m
£123–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
10h 52m
£64–116
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
8h 27m
£156–339

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Distance: 313.1 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Dorset via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retail Parks H to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 9h 45m.

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