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Dorchester to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times
Planning a journey from Dorchester to Manchester Piccadilly? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €62.63, with average prices for this route around €69.53. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
06:02 Dorchester South | 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly |   | Find Tickets |
06:32 Dorchester South | 12:19 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
06:32 Dorchester South | 12:29 Manchester Piccadilly |  | Find Tickets |
06:32 Dorchester South | 12:44 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
06:51 Dorchester West | 13:13 Manchester Piccadilly |   | Find Tickets |
07:02 Dorchester South | 13:05 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Dorchester to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details
First train
06:02
Last train
23:21
Journey time
5 hours 13 minutes
Distance
309 km
Price
€62.63*
How to book cheap train tickets from Dorchester to Manchester Piccadilly
Traveling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Dorchester to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Dorchester to Manchester Piccadilly for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Dorchester to Manchester Piccadilly, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Dorchester to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.
Dorchester to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.
Return train tickets
This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
Typically the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.