What is the cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Brighton is to drive which costs £27 - £45 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorchester to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Brighton via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Brighton?

The distance between Dorchester and Brighton is 118 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dorchester to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Dorchester to Brighton?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Dorchester to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Brighton bus from?

Dorchester to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Brighton train from?

Dorchester to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.

Train or bus from Dorchester to Brighton?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £90 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Dorchester to Brighton bus arrive?

Dorchester to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Dorchester to Brighton train arrive?

Dorchester to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Dorchester to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Brighton is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Dorchester to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Dorchester to Brighton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dorchester to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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There are 3 ways to get from Dorchester to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
3h 25m
£54–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
5h 19m
£28–88
Drive 115.7 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to Brightoncar 115.7 mi
2h 8m
£28–41

Dorchester to Brighton by train

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.6 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Brighton via Southampton Central in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to St Peter's Church via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 19m.

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