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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Dorset is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Dorset is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Oxenholme Lake District, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Windermere to Dorset?

The distance between Windermere and Dorset is 397 miles. The road distance is 299.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Windermere to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Dorset bus from?

Windermere to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Dorset train from?

Windermere to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Dorset?

The best way to get from Windermere to Dorset is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Windermere to Dorset bus arrive?

Windermere to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere to Dorset train arrive?

Windermere to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Dorset is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Windermere to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2454+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 19m
£149–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
12h 48m
£58–103
Drive 297.9 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Dorsetcar 297.9 mi
5h 24m
£75–108
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Staffordtrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
10h 46m
£128–219
Train #2
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
11h 12m
£146–248
Train #3
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain
11h 56m
£119–221

Windermere to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 395 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Dorset via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 12h 48m.

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