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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Windermere is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 13h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Windermere is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Windermere via Bournemouth, Wolverhampton and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Dorset to Windermere?

The distance between Dorset and Windermere is 356 miles. The road distance is 300 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Windermere without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 11m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Dorset to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Windermere bus from?

Dorset to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Windermere train from?

Dorset to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Windermere?

The best way to get from Dorset to Windermere is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 11m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 13h 16m.

Where does the Dorset to Windermere bus arrive?

Dorset to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Dorset to Windermere train arrive?

Dorset to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Windermere is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Dorset to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3323+ hotels available in Windermere.

Dorset to Windermere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
9h 11m
£145–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
13h 16m
£53–96
Drive 298.3 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Windermerecar 298.3 mi
5h 22m
£74–107
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
10h 35m
£147–248
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
11h 40m
£125–220

Dorset to Windermere by bus

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Distance: 353.7 mi
Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Windermere via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, Wolverhampton, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Bus Rail Interchange via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 16m.

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