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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 25m
    £54–441

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Newhall Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    9h 40m
    £23–89

  3. Drive 225.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Manchestercar car 225.5 mi
    4h 23m
    £56–80

  4. 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 59m
    £79–188

  5. 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 31m
    £61–288

  6. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    8h 32m
    £82–137

  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 48m
    £104–315

Dorset to Manchester by bus

Calendar83Weekly Buses
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £30–400 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Shudehill Interchange via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Newhall St in around 9h 40m.

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