Rome2Rio

How to get fromWindermere to Dorsetby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Dorset

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Weymouth
    7h 16m
    £154–302

  2. Drive 297.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Dorsetcar car 297.9 mi
    5h 24m
    £72–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus 035
    13h 33m
    £76–188

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain train
    8h 3m
    £121–270

  5. Train via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Staffordtrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    10h 41m
    £149–246

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train
    11h 8m
    £173–297

  7. Train #3

    1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain train
    11h 49m
    £140–267

Windermere to Dorset by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Windermere to Dorset.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 394.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 13h 33m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers