What is the cheapest way to get from Hastings to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Dorchester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hastings to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Hastings to Dorchester is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Hastings and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Hastings and arriving at Dorchester South via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Hastings to Dorchester?

The distance between Hastings and Dorchester is 197 miles. The road distance is 151.3 miles.

How do I travel from Hastings to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Hastings to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £85 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Hastings to Dorchester?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Hastings to Dorchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hastings to Dorchester train from?

Hastings to Dorchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hastings station.

Where does the Hastings to Dorchester train arrive?

Hastings to Dorchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Hastings to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hastings to Dorchester is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Hastings to Dorchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Hastings to Dorchester?

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Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1716+ hotels available in Dorchester.

Hastings to Dorchester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, line 99 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Hastings to Dorchester by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hastings to London Waterloo Easttrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 54m
£86–191
Drive 150.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hastings to Dorchestercar 150.4 mi
2h 50m
£37–53
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Hastings to Brightontrain
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain
5h 20m
£74–160
Line 99 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pier to Gildredge Roadbus 99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
3. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain
6h 46m
£61–129

Hastings to Dorchester by train and foot

203Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.3 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Hastings to Dorchester South via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 4h 54m.

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