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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Dorset is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Dorchester South via Wolverhampton and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Wigan to Dorset?

The distance between Wigan and Dorset is 307 miles. The road distance is 231.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Wigan to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Dorset bus from?

Wigan to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Dorset train from?

Wigan to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Wigan to Dorset?

The best way to get from Wigan to Dorset is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Wigan to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wigan to Dorset train arrive?

Wigan to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Dorset is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Wigan to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2455+ hotels available in Dorset.

Wigan to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wigan to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 38m
£119–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G10
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
10h 45m
£36–64
Drive 230.3 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Dorsetcar 230.3 mi
4h 24m
£58–83
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain
9h 40m
£94–176

Wigan to Dorset by train and bus

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8h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 305.7 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Wolverhampton, Bournemouth, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 10h 45m.

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