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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Dorset is to bus which costs £7 - £10 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Dorchester South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Southampton to Dorset?

The distance between Southampton and Dorset is 62 miles. The road distance is 47.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £20 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Southampton to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Dorset bus from?

Southampton to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Southampton Central Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Dorset train from?

Southampton to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Dorset?

The best way to get from Southampton to Dorset is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £10 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Southampton to Dorset bus arrive?

Southampton to Dorset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Dorset train arrive?

Southampton to Dorset train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dorchester South station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Dorset is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Southampton to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Dorset.

Southampton to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Dorset by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Dorchester Southtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 40m
£20–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tescobus X8
4h 10m
£7–9
Drive 46.8 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Dorsetcar 46.8 mi
1h 1m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southampton to Dorsettaxi 46.8 mi
1h 1m
£120–150

Southampton to Dorset by train and bus

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Distance: 61.6 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to Dorchester South hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southampton Central Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Poole Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 4h 10m.

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