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 32m.

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 21m and costs £80 - £130.

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 B&M Bargains, Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.

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 Moreton (Dorset) via Carlisle, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Dorset?

The distance between Whitehaven and Dorset is 476 miles. The road distance is 338.1 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 8h 31m and costs £130 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m 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 B&M Bargains 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 8h 31m and costs £130 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 14h 32m.

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 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Whitehaven to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2454+ hotels available in Dorset.

Whitehaven to Dorset - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 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 Moreton (Dorset)train
8h 31m
£139–304
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from B&M Bargains to Bus Stationbus 300
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 32m
£57–97
Drive 336.1 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Dorsetcar 336.1 mi
6h 21m
£84–121
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
9h 43m
£138–328
Train
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
11h 57m
£150–268
Train #2
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 Weymouthtrain
12h 36m
£165–276
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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
14h 30m
£146–246
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
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 Weymouthtrain
9h 13m
£100–323
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
11h 10m
£103–231

Whitehaven to Dorset by bus and foot

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Distance: 473.6 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Dorset via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via New Bridge Street, B&M Bargains, Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 14h 32m.

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