There are 3 ways to get from Dorset to Battle by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Battletrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
5h 10m£76–152Drive 142.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Battlecar 142.2 mi
2h 41m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
- Take the train from Brighton to Hastingstrain
7h 26m£70–125
Dorset to Battle by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Battle is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Battle is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Battle. However, there are services departing from Dorchester South and arriving at Battle via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Dorset and Battle is 196 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Battle without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 10m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Dorset to Battle, including transfers.
Dorset to Battle train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorset to Battle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Battle is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Dorset to Battle.
There are 1560+ hotels available in Battle.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Battle, East Sussex, England?
You can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Battle via South Station, Dorchester South, London Waterloo, and London Waterloo East in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Dorchester South to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Dorchester South to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo East to Battle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Southampton Central to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Southern
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