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How to get fromDorset to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    6h 30m
    £153–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    10h 37m
    £26–40

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    10h 6m
    £56–138

  4. Drive 226 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Manchestercar car 226 mi
    4h 25m
    £56–80

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 57m
    £100–231

  6. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    6h 32m
    £124–249

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    6h 46m
    £106–358

Dorset to Manchester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Manchester Central Coach Station via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 6m.

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