There are 3 ways to get from Hove to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hove to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 48m£47–90Drive 108.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hove to Dorsetcar 108.9 mi
2h 2m£28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus 035
7h 5m£31–52
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hove to Dorset is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Hove to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Hove to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Old Steine and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Hove to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Hove and arriving at Dorchester South via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Hove and Dorset is 122 miles. The road distance is 109.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hove to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Hove to Dorset, including transfers.
Hove to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.
Hove to Dorset train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hove station.
The best way to get from Hove to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Hove, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Hove to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Southampton Central, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Steine to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Terminal 5 and South Station in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Hove to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Hove to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Hove to Dorset train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hove to Dorset is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Hove to Dorset.
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