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How to get fromChatham to Dorsetby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chatham to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Winchester

    best
    1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Winchester to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    5h 8m
    £83–164

  2. Drive  151.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chatham to Dorsetcar car 151.5 mi
    2h 44m
    £38–54

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain train Gillingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    7h 41m
    £43–91

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Chatham to London Bridgetrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
    6h 43m
    £72–161

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  • Distance: 168.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Chatham, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Chatham to Dorset via London Victoria, Clapham Junction, Winchester, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 8m.

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