There are 4 ways to get from Petersfield to Dorset by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Havant to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 20m£32–73Drive 71.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petersfield to Dorsetcar 71.6 mi
1h 29m£18–26Bus
- Take the bus from The Square to Worthy Lanebus 67
- Take the bus from The Malls to South Stationbus 035
6h 35m£23–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tesco to Worthy Lanebus 67
- Take the train from Winchester to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 45m£28–59
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petersfield to Dorset is to drive which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Petersfield to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £18 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Petersfield to Dorset. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via The Malls and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Petersfield to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Petersfield and arriving at Dorchester South via Havant and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Petersfield and Dorset is 98 miles. The road distance is 72 miles.
The best way to get from Petersfield to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £30 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Petersfield to Dorset, including transfers.
Petersfield to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from The Square station.
Petersfield to Dorset train services, operated by Southern, depart from Havant station.
The best way to get from Petersfield to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Petersfield, Hampshire, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Petersfield to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Havant, Southampton Central, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Worthy Lane, Winchester, Basingstoke, The Malls, and South Station in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Havant to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Havant to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to Dorchester South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South
Bus from The Square to Worthy Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South
Bus from Tesco to Worthy Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
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Petersfield to Dorset bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Worthy Lane station.
Petersfield to Dorset train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petersfield to Dorset is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Petersfield to Dorset.
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