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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Dorset is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 44m.

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 £55 - £90.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Wakefield to Dorset, including transfers.

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.

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 2458+ hotels available in Dorset.

Wakefield to Dorset - 5 ways to travel via train, 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 46m
£113–228
Drive 242.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wakefield to Dorsetcar 242.6 mi
4h 44m
£60–87
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 Moreton (Dorset)train
5h 34m
£123–279
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 19m
£139–218
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 Moreton (Dorset)train
6h 58m
£174–347

Wakefield to Dorset by train, foot, and bus

29Weekly Services

8h 19mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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 46m.

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