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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dorset is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £80.

How far is it from Manchester to Dorset?

The distance between Manchester and Dorset is 284 miles. The road distance is 226.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £130 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Manchester to Dorset, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manchester to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dorset is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Manchester to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2256+ hotels available in Dorset.

Manchester to Dorset - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
6h 7m
£134–368
Drive 225.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Dorsetcar 225.4 mi
4h 26m
£56–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
9h 16m
£62–118
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
6h 14m
£99–229
Train via London
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 25m
£131–325
Fly to Exeter, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus
5. Take the bus from South Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lightsbus
7h 19m

Manchester to Dorset by bus, train, and foot

35Weekly Services

9h 16mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 282.3 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £110–330 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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