Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) train with Southern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH)

Showing times and prices for Aug 02

Cheapest price

$53

Average price

$75

Fastest journey

3 h 24 m

Average duration

3 h 38 m

Trains per day

8

Distance

167 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) without transferring at least once.

  • SouthernC82493 · G88569+South Western RailwayL80113
    8:20 AM4h03
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    12:23 PMDorchester South (DCH)
    $531One-way
    2 transfers
  • SouthernC82537 · G88581+South Western RailwayL80151
    10:15 AM4h08
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    2:23 PMDorchester South (DCH)
    $531One-way
    2 transfers
  • SouthernC82320 · G88564+South Western RailwayL80095
    6:35 AM4h48
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    11:23 AMDorchester South (DCH)
    $531One-way
    2 transfers
  • SouthernC82527 · G88575+South Western RailwayL80131
    9:14 AM4h09
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    1:23 PMDorchester South (DCH)
    $531One-way
    2 transfers
  • SouthernG26300+South Western RailwayL80151
    10:59 AM3h24
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    2:23 PMDorchester South (DCH)
    $971One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and ferry for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a ferry costs an average of $105.

Distance: 103 miles (167 km)

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$52

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$73

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$122

Average price

$46

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 11m

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30m

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5h 5m

Average total duration

4h 35m

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2h 33m

Average total duration

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) is a train with an average price of $52 (€42).

This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH):

A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) costing on average $73 (€59).

A train is $71 (€57) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) costing on average $122 (€100).

The fastest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) is by train with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Dorchester South (DCH) take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

Ferry takes on average 8h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Dorchester South (DCH) including taking a bus, train, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.11 (€-4.97). The journey takes 3h 11m versus 2h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) train times

The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) trains for today, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SouthernG26201_C82401 · G26703+South Western RailwayL801492:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h56
6:05 PM Dorchester South (DCH)2 transfers
SouthernC82853+South Western RailwayL80283
On time
2:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h16
5:48 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
1 transfer
SouthernG26207_G26131 · G26707+South Western RailwayL80295
On time
2:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h09
6:48 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernC82408+South Western RailwayL79407 · L80149
On time
2:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h22
6:05 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernG26209_C82411 · G26709+South Western RailwayL80161
On time
3:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h55
7:04 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernC82863+South Western RailwayL80295
On time
3:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h16
6:48 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
1 transfer
SouthernG26215_G26133 · G26713+South Western RailwayL803033:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h09
7:48 PM Dorchester South (DCH)2 transfers
SouthernC82418+South Western RailwayL79418 · L80161
On time
3:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h21
7:04 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernG26217_C82421 · G26715+South Western RailwayL80165
On time
4:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h55
8:04 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernC82872+South Western RailwayL803034:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h16
7:48 PM Dorchester South (DCH)1 transfer
SouthernG26223_G26135 · G26719+South Western RailwayL803094:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h09
8:48 PM Dorchester South (DCH)2 transfers
SouthernC82428+South Western RailwayL79429 · L80165
On time
4:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h21
8:04 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernG26226_C82431 · G26721+South Western RailwayL80175
On time
5:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h55
9:04 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernC82882+South Western RailwayL80309
On time
5:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h16
8:48 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
1 transfer
SouthernG26232_G26136 · G26725+South Western RailwayL80319
On time
5:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h11
9:50 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernC82438+South Western RailwayL83151 · L80175
On time
5:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h21
9:04 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernG26235_C82441 · G26728+South Western RailwayL80325
On time
6:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h59
10:08 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernC82892+South Western RailwayL80319
On time
6:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h18
9:50 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
1 transfer
SouthernC82449+South Western RailwayL79451 · L80325
On time
6:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h25
10:08 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernG26243_C82452 · G26737+South Western RailwayL80331
On time
7:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h59
11:08 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernC82459+South Western RailwayL79462 · L80331
On time
7:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h25
11:08 PM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernG26253+South Western RailwayL81347 · L80337
On time
8:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h00
12:09 AM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
SouthernC82469+South Western RailwayL79474 · L80337
On time
8:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h26
12:09 AM Dorchester South (DCH)
2 transfers
Sunday, August 2
SouthernC82320 · G88564+South Western RailwayL800956:35 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h48
11:23 AM Dorchester South (DCH)2 transfers
SouthernC82323+South Western RailwayL800957:28 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h55
11:23 AM Dorchester South (DCH)1 transfer
SouthernC82493 · G88569+South Western RailwayL801138:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h03
12:23 PM Dorchester South (DCH)2 transfers
South Western RailwayL80113+SouthernC827998:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h24
12:23 PM Dorchester South (DCH)1 transfer
SouthernC82527 · G88575+South Western RailwayL801319:14 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h09
1:23 PM Dorchester South (DCH)2 transfers
SouthernG26294+South Western RailwayL801319:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h24
1:23 PM Dorchester South (DCH)1 transfer
SouthernC82537 · G88581+South Western RailwayL8015110:15 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h08
2:23 PM Dorchester South (DCH)2 transfers
South Western RailwayL80151+SouthernG2630010:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h24
2:23 PM Dorchester South (DCH)1 transfer

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Southern as well as South Western Railway or Southern offer trains services from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH)

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 15:09. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 3h 17m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
103 miles (167 km)
Average train duration
3h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
$31 (€26)
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
3h 17m
First train
5:51 AM
Last train
3:09 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) trainsSouthern, South Western Railway trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Dorchester South (DCH) from $31 (€26). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 55m
Cheapest Price
$51 (€42)
Southern frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 17m
Cheapest Price
$31 (€26)
South Western Railway frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) 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 Dorchester South (DCH), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $31 (€26), while the average price is around $52 (€42).
The train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) takes 3h 17m and runs 10 per day.
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) leaves at 5:51 AM.
The distance by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) is 103 miles (167 km).
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) leaves at 3:09 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH).
There is no direct train service currently available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH).
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) is by train, with a cost of around $31 (€26).
The train journey from Gatwick Airport to Dorchester South offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque countryside of the South Downs and the rolling landscapes of Dorset. Passengers can enjoy glimpses of charming villages and lush green fields along the route.
A day trip from Gatwick Airport to Dorchester South is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 17m. However, trains run 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH).
Since neither Gatwick Airport (GTW) nor Dorchester South (DCH) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Dorchester South (DCH) include Bournemouth, Hamworthy, Weymouth, Wareham, Poole.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH)

Most Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Dorchester South (DCH) trains use the London Waterloo to Dorchester South station pair. Use this guide to compare Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Dorchester South (DCH) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Dorchester
Dorchester SouthDorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QXWifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Dorchester South from Dorchester city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesStation forecourt, off Weymouth Avenue

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.

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