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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Dorset is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Dorchester South via Birmingham New Street and Southampton Airport Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Dorset?

The distance between Liverpool and Dorset is 295 miles. The road distance is 225.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Liverpool to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Dorset bus from?

Liverpool to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Dorset train from?

Liverpool to Dorset train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Dorset?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Dorset is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Liverpool to Dorset bus arrive?

Liverpool to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Liverpool to Dorset train arrive?

Liverpool to Dorset train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Dorset is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Liverpool to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Dorset.

Liverpool to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 20m
£108–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G10
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
9h 15m
£41–66
Drive 224.3 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Dorsetcar 224.3 mi
4h 54m
£57–82
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain
10h 38m
£115–219

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Distance: 293.6 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Birmingham New Street, Southampton Airport Parkway, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 9h 15m.

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