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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Dorset is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Dorset is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Oxenholme Lake District, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Windermere to Dorset?

The distance between Windermere and Dorset is 397 miles. The road distance is 299.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 19m and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Windermere to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Dorset train from?

Windermere to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Where does the Windermere to Dorset train arrive?

Windermere to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Dorset is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Windermere to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2463+ hotels available in Dorset.

Windermere to Dorset - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Windermere to Dorset by train, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 19m
£154–300
Drive 297.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Dorsetcar 297.9 mi
5h 24m
£74–106
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
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
6h 29m
£138–310
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
11h 3m
£173–282
Train #2
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain
11h 58m
£140–258
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District 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 Moreton (Dorset)train
8h 11m
£155–344

Windermere to Dorset by train, foot, and bus

29Weekly Services

11h 3mAverage Duration

£173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 394.9 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Dorset via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 7h 19m.

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