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How to get fromDorchester to Channel Islandsby car ferry, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dorchester to Channel Islands by car ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Car ferry

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    4h 53m
    $173–248

  2. Train, fly to Guernsey Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane plane SOU - GCI
    3h 10m
    $129–306

  3. Car ferry via Jersey St Helier

    1. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Jersey St Heliercarferry car ferry
    5h 31m
    $427–553

  4. Car ferry via Tesco

    1. Take the carferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    5h 59m
    $164–224

  5. Train, fly to Jersey Airport

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane SOU - JER
    3h 15m
    $154–366

  6. Train, fly to Alderney Airport

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane plane SOU - ACI
    3h 20m
    $214–626

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Guernsey Airport (GCI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries) operates a car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Port 6 times a week. Tickets cost $160–220 and the journey takes 3h.

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