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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
35
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 $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 35 trains that leave Dorchester South (DCH) for London Waterloo (WAT) on Sat, Jul 18, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 185 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 34 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.
L801557:13 PM2h32Dorchester South (DCH)9:45 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$251One-way0 transfers- L802997:33 PM2h50Dorchester South (DCH)10:23 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$251One-way0 transfers
- L803279:10 PM3h02Dorchester South (DCH)12:12 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$251One-way0 transfers
- L802492:33 PM2h47Dorchester South (DCH)5:20 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$301One-way0 transfers
- L801254:13 PM2h34Dorchester South (DCH)6:47 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$301One-way0 transfers
- L801557:13 PM2h32Dorchester South (DCH)9:45 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$251One-way0 transfers
- L801355:13 PM2h33Dorchester South (DCH)7:46 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$301One-way0 transfers
- L801456:13 PM2h33Dorchester South (DCH)8:46 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$301One-way0 transfers
- L801254:13 PM2h34Dorchester South (DCH)6:47 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$301One-way0 transfers
- L800668:13 AM2h34Dorchester South (DCH)10:47 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$811One-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 $194.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $349 Average price | $82 Average price | $89 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 $42 (€34).
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $315 (€259) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) costing on average $349 (€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 $47 (€39) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($42 (€34) vs $89 (€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, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
L80123 · L83998+ G27486+ Tube from London Victoria to London Waterloo | On time 4:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 3h49 | 8:02 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3 transfers | |
| L80267+G26456+Tube from London Victoria to London Waterloo | On time 4:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 3h32 | 8:05 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
| L80267 | On time 4:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 7:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80133 · L84007+G27496+Tube from London Victoria to London Waterloo | On time 5:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 3h48 | 9:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 3 transfers | |
| 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) | 2h47 | 10:24 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80169 | On time 8:11 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h35 | 10:46 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80311 | On time 8:21 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 3h08 | 11:29 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
| L80349 | 5:52 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h56 | 8:48 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80187 | 6:29 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h51 | 9:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80357 | 7:07 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h40 | 9:47 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80191 | 7:32 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h48 | 10:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80066 | 8:13 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h34 | 10:47 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80197 | 8:33 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 11:20 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80197+Tube from London Victoria to London Waterloo+G26401 | 8:33 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 3h27 | 12:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
| L80070 | 9:13 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h37 | 11:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80203 | 9:33 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h51 | 12:24 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80203+G26408+Tube from London Victoria to London Waterloo | 9:33 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 3h27 | 1:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
| L80075 | 10:13 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h35 | 12:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80209 | 10:33 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 1:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80209+G26415+Tube from London Victoria to London Waterloo | 10:33 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 3h27 | 2:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
| L80081 | 11:13 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h36 | 1:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80219 | 11:33 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 2:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80219+Tube from London Victoria to London Waterloo+G26422 | 11:33 AM Dorchester South (DCH) | 3h27 | 3:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
| L80089 | 12:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h36 | 2:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80229 | 12:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 3:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80229+G26429+Tube from London Victoria to London Waterloo | 12:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 3h27 | 4:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 2 transfers | |
| L80099 | 1:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h36 | 3:49 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80239 | 1:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 4:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80107 | 2:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h35 | 4:48 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80249 | 2:33 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h47 | 5:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L80117 | 3:13 PM Dorchester South (DCH) | 2h35 | 5:48 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)
Most Dorchester South (DCH) to London Waterloo (WAT) trains use the Dorchester South to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Dorchester South (DCH) and London Waterloo (WAT) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Dorchester South from Dorchester city centre
Dorchester South train station facilities and services
Dorchester South has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dorchester South.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dorchester South.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dorchester South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dorchester South: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dorchester South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dorchester South: 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.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: 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.
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