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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Dorchester

Composite routes from Manchester to Dorchester

Cheapest
4 h 18 min
Car
368 km.
from $20

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$202.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$303.79
Plane from Newcastle to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$405.05

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63
Plane from Newcastle to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Newcastle to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$126.58

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$62.02
Bus from London Victoria to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$151.89–$481.00

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$101.26

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Bournemouth to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$44.30
Train from Woking to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$177.21
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$94.93

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Dorchester is to bus which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Dorchester is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Coach Station and arriving at Dorchester via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Dorchester South via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Manchester to Dorchester?

The distance between Manchester and Dorchester is 455 km. The road distance is 369.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Manchester to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dorchester bus from?

Manchester to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester, Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Dorchester train from?

Manchester to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Dorchester?

The best way to get from Manchester to Dorchester is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Manchester to Dorchester bus arrive?

Manchester to Dorchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Manchester to Dorchester train arrive?

Manchester to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Dorchester is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Manchester to Dorchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Dorchester?

Book your Manchester to Dorchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Dorchester?

Book your Manchester to Dorchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1343+ hotels available in Dorchester. Prices start at $44.36 per night.
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