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How to get fromBrighton (Station) to Dorsetby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brighton (Station) to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    4h 54m
    £48–91
  2. Drive  110.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brighton (Station) to Dorsetcar car 110.2 mi
    2h 4m
    £28–40
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus bus 035
    7h 9m
    £31–52

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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 54m. 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.

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