What is the cheapest way to get from Dorchester to East Grinstead?

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to East Grinstead is to bus which costs £26 - £75 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorchester to East Grinstead?

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to East Grinstead is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and East Grinstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester station to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Sackville College via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and East Grinstead?

No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at East Grinstead via Winchester and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Dorchester to East Grinstead?

The distance between Dorchester and East Grinstead is 159 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.

How do I travel from Dorchester to East Grinstead without a car?

The best way to get from Dorchester to East Grinstead without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £65 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Dorchester to East Grinstead?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Dorchester to East Grinstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to East Grinstead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dorchester to East Grinstead train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorchester to East Grinstead?

The best way to get from Dorchester to East Grinstead is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £75 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Dorchester to East Grinstead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dorchester to East Grinstead train arrive?

Dorchester to East Grinstead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Winchester station.

Can I drive from Dorchester to East Grinstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to East Grinstead is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Dorchester to East Grinstead.

How do I get a train ticket from Dorchester to East Grinstead?

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Where can I stay near East Grinstead?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to East Grinsteadtrain
4h 12m
£69–152
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 South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
5h 15m
£27–72
Drive 130.6 mi
1. Drive from Dorchester to East Grinsteadcar 130.6 mi
2h 28m
£32–46
Train via Barnham
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Crawleytrain
4h 37m
£60–127
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
5h 48m
£78–134

Dorchester to East Grinstead by train

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Distance: 158.5 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and East Grinstead, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester South to East Grinstead via Winchester and Clapham Junction in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Sackville College via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 5h 15m.

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