There are 2 ways to get from Brighton to Dorchester by train or car
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Brighton to Dorchester by train
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The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Dorchester is to drive which costs £27 - £45 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Dorchester is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £27 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Dorchester South via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Brighton and Dorchester is 118 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Brighton to Dorchester, including transfers.
Brighton to Dorchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Dorchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Dorchester is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Brighton to Dorchester.
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What companies run services between Brighton, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to Dorchester South via Southampton Central in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
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