There are 4 ways to get from Hailsham to Dorset by bus, train, or car
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Line 28 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tesco to Old Steinebus 28
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain
6h 52m£55–102Drive 130.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hailsham to Dorsetcar 130.9 mi
2h 21m£33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
8h 10m£39–59Train
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 57m£61–117
Hailsham to Dorset by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hailsham to Dorset is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Hailsham to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hailsham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via South Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Hailsham to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Dorchester South via Brighton and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Hailsham and Dorset is 149 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hailsham to Dorset without a car is to line 28 bus and train which takes 6h 52m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Hailsham to Dorset, including transfers.
Hailsham to Dorset bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Tesco station.
Hailsham to Dorset train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Hailsham to Dorset is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Hailsham, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a bus from Tesco to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Railway Station, Eastbourne, Brighton, Southampton Central, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
Bus from Tesco to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–21
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
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Booking & Getting There
Hailsham to Dorset bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.
Hailsham to Dorset train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hailsham to Dorset is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Hailsham to Dorset.
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