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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Dorset is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 14h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Dorset is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Dorchester South via Carlisle, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Dorset?

The distance between Whitehaven and Dorset is 482 miles. The road distance is 337 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 32m and costs £120 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Whitehaven to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Dorset bus from?

Whitehaven to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Dorset train from?

Whitehaven to Dorset train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Dorset?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Dorset is to train via London which takes 9h 32m and costs £120 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 14h 59m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Dorset bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Dorset train arrive?

Whitehaven to Dorset train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Dorset is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Whitehaven to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Main Street, Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Whitehaven to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
9h 32m
£125–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
14h 59m
£57–97
Drive 335 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Dorsetcar 335 mi
6h 24m
£84–121
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 40m
£95–303
Train
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
11h 49m
£163–269
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
13h 32m
£156–247
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
9h 21m
£144–318

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 479 mi
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Main Street, Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 14h 59m.

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