There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Leeds by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
5h 50m£121–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
11h 17m£30–45Drive 252.9 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Leedscar 252.9 mi
4h 57m£63–91Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 45m£111–258Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
6h 53m£115–201Train #2
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 22m£127–206Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
7h 15m£132–326Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
9h 1m£97–228
Dorset to Leeds by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Leeds is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Leeds is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via South Station, Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Leeds via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Dorset and Leeds is 325 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Dorset to Leeds, including transfers.
Dorset to Leeds bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Leeds train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Leeds is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 11h 17m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Leeds, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Leeds via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via South Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 11h 17m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- info@southwestcoaches.co.uk
- Website
- South West Coaches
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- South West Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Leeds bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.
Dorset to Leeds train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Leeds is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Dorset to Leeds.
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