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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 29 trains that leave Dorchester South (DCH) for London Waterloo (WAT) on Wed, Jun 03, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 185 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L801537:13 PM2h33Dorchester South (DCH)9:46 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$351One-way0 transfers- L801698:11 PM2h35Dorchester South (DCH)10:46 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$351One-way0 transfers
- L803128:21 PM3h08Dorchester South (DCH)11:29 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$351One-way0 transfers
- L802876:33 PM2h56Dorchester South (DCH)9:29 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$351One-way0 transfers
- L801436:13 PM2h36Dorchester South (DCH)8:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$351One-way0 transfers
- L801537:13 PM2h33Dorchester South (DCH)9:46 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$351One-way0 transfers
- L800689:13 AM2h34Dorchester South (DCH)11:47 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$561One-way0 transfers
- L801698:11 PM2h35Dorchester South (DCH)10:46 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$351One-way0 transfers
- L801436:13 PM2h36Dorchester South (DCH)8:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$351One-way0 transfers
- L8007310:13 AM2h36Dorchester South (DCH)12:49 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, ferry, and flight for Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $198.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $355 Average price | $84 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT):
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $43 (€34).
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $84 (€67).
A bus is $321 (€259) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $355 (€287).
Other travel options to London Waterloo (WAT) take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 34m.
Flight takes on average 6h 8m.
The journey is about 2m faster (2h 52m by train vs 2h 54m by car) and roughly $48 (€39) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($43 (€34) vs $91 (€73)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L80105 | On time 2:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h36 | 4:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80247 | On time 2:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 5:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80115 | On time 3:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h36 | 5:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80257 | On time 3:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 6:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80123 | On time 4:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h36 | 6:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80267 | On time 4:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 7:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80133 | On time 5:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h38 | 7:51 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80277 | On time 5:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h46 | 8:19 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80143 | On time 6:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h36 | 8:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80287 | On time 6:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h56 | 9:29 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80153 | On time 7:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h33 | 9:46 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80297 | On time 7:37 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h49 | 10:26 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80169 | On time 8:11 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h35 | 10:46 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80312 | On time 8:21 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 3h08 | 11:29 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
| L80341_L78871 | 6:07 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h42 | 8:49 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80347_L78756 | 6:37 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h48 | 9:25 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80355_L78760 | 7:07 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h46 | 9:53 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80363_L80064 | 8:07 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h42 | 10:49 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80195 | 8:33 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 11:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80068 | 9:13 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h34 | 11:47 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80201 | 9:33 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 12:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80073 | 10:13 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h36 | 12:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80207 | 10:33 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h48 | 1:21 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80079 | 11:13 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h36 | 1:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80217 | 11:33 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h48 | 2:21 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80087 | 12:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h36 | 2:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80227 | 12:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 3:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80097 | 1:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h36 | 3:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80237 | 1:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 4:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 20:21. The fastest train covers the 114 miles (185 km) distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 114 miles (185 km) |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 8:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Dorchester South (DCH) and London Waterloo (WAT) from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 18:15 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Some step-free access to all platforms - please check details - Ramp to Platform 1 at approx 1:14 gradient (to London) via Booking Hall, or level via car park (1 step via side gate next to Booking Hall when closed). Ramp at approx 1:20 to Platform 2 (to Weymouth) from separate entrance. Interchange via street over 1km so no reasonable step-free access between platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. Separate Male toilet facilities. Female and Accessible toilet is combined. Accessible toilets are located in the booking hall on platform 1. The toilets are open: Monday to Friday – 05:50 to 18:15 Saturday – 06:45 to 17:00 Sunday – 08:30 to 16:00
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: In the booking hall. Area is heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Weymouth Avenue
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- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
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