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How to get fromDorset to Portsmouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Centraltrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2h 36m
    £45–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc1
    4h 28m
    £13–29

  3. Drive 67.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Portsmouthcar car 67.8 mi
    1h 14m
    £17–24

  4. Bus, train via Poole

    1. Take the bus from Tesco to Poole stationbus bus X8
    2. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3h 34m
    £27–61

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blue Vinny to Kings Statuebus bus Cr8
    2. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3h 39m

Dorset to Portsmouth by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Portsmouth & Southsea via Moreton (Dorset) and Southampton Central in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Clarence Pier 6 times a week. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 2h.

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