There are 3 ways to get from Brighton (Station) to Dorset by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 52m£48–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
7h 9m£28–51Drive 110.2 mi
- Drive from Brighton (Station) to Dorsetcar 110.2 mi
2h 4m£28–40
Brighton (Station) to Dorset by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brighton (Station) to Dorset is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton (Station) to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton (Station) to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton (Station) to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Dorchester South via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Brighton (Station) and Dorset is 124 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton (Station) to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Brighton (Station) to Dorset, including transfers.
Brighton (Station) to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton (Station) to Dorset train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton (Station) to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Brighton (Station), England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Southampton Central, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brighton (Station) to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Preston Circus, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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Brighton (Station) to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Brighton (Station) to Dorset train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton (Station) to Dorset is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Brighton (Station) to Dorset.
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