Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Dorset

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 6 ways to get from Leeds 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 via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
    6h 52m
    £109–197
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G12
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus bus G30
    10h
    £49–78
  3. Drive  252.1 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Dorsetcar car 252.1 mi
    4h 52m
    £63–91
  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LBA - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain train
    9h 7m
    £113–266
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain train
    8h 28m
    £135–215
  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spatrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Weymouthtrain train Cheltenham Spa - Weymouth
    8h 59m
    £127–207

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Leicester Square station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and Trinity Street in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 10h.

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

Booking & Getting There