What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Dorset is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Dorchester South via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Dorset?

The distance between Portsmouth and Dorset is 87 miles. The road distance is 68 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £29 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Dorset?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Portsmouth to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Dorset train from?

Portsmouth to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Dorset train arrive?

Portsmouth to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Dorset is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Portsmouth to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Dorset.

Portsmouth to Dorset - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southampton Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 44m
£29–63
Drive 67.6 mi
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1. Drive from Portsmouth to Dorsetcar 67.6 mi
1h 14m
£17–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 44m
£23–48

Portsmouth to Dorset by train and bus

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Distance: 86.1 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Southampton Central, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 3h 44m.

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