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There are 5 ways to get from Dorchester to Hastings by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Hastingstrain train London Charing Cross - Hastings
    4h 48m
    £87–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Old Steinebus bus 025
    8h 11m
    £35–98

  3. Drive 150.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Hastingscar car 150.5 mi
    2h 50m
    £37–53

  4. Train via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    3. Take the train from Brighton to Hastingstrain train
    5h 14m
    £74–157

  5. Train, bus, line 99 bus

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Cornfield Roadbus bus 12X / ...
    4. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Pierbus bus 99 / ...
    6h 12m
    £62–126

Dorchester to Hastings by train and foot

Calendar177Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Hastings via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Pier via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, North Street, and Cornfield Road in around 8h 11m.

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