What is the cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Dorset is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Sussex to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from East Sussex to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between East Sussex and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from East Sussex to Dorset. However, there are services departing from The Brewers Arms and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Tesco, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between East Sussex and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from East Sussex to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Brighton and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from East Sussex to Dorset?

The distance between East Sussex and Dorset is 156 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.

How do I travel from East Sussex to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from East Sussex to Dorset?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from East Sussex to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Dorset bus from?

East Sussex to Dorset bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Tesco station.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Dorset train from?

East Sussex to Dorset train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from East Sussex to Dorset?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Dorset is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the East Sussex to Dorset bus arrive?

East Sussex to Dorset bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the East Sussex to Dorset train arrive?

East Sussex to Dorset train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from East Sussex to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between East Sussex to Dorset is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from East Sussex to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2513+ hotels available in Dorset.

East Sussex to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Sussex to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train Southampton Central - Weymouth / ...
5h 50m
£77–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
8h 42m
£32–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
7h 59m
£55–112
Drive 135.3 mi
1. Drive from East Sussex to Dorsetcar 135.3 mi
2h 34m
£33–48

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Distance: 154.6 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between East Sussex, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from The White Horse Inn to Dorset via Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, Brighton, Southampton Central, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Brewers Arms to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via High Street, Tesco, Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 8h 42m.

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