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Overview: Train from London to Dorchester

	Distance	113 miles (183 km)
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Cross Country

Trains from London to Dorchester cover the 113 miles (183 km) long journey with our travel partners like Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Cross Country. There are direct train services available. Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Dorchester South.

Train providers: CrossCountry and South Western Railway from London to Dorchester trains

Travel between London and Dorchester on CrossCountry and South Western Railway trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

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.

Trains from London to Dorchester

The county town of Dorset was the model for Casterbridge in Thomas Hardy's novel, and is a popular base for vacations in the English south-west. Visitors can take direct trains from London Waterloo to Dorchester, with a journey time of around two hours and 30 minutes. There is a frequent service on weekdays, with departures from early morning to late evening. Additional indirect connections from London Paddington operate on Sundays.

Which train companies travel from London to Dorchester?

South Western Railway operates all direct London to Dorchester South train services from Waterloo Station. On Sundays, additional indirect connections are available from London Paddington Station to Dorchester West, using Great Western Railway services and changing trains once en route, at Westbury, Bath Spa or Castle Cary.

How long is the train from {London to Dorchester?

The fastest London to Dorchester train connection is a South Western Railway departure from London Waterloo, taking two hours and 29 minutes to complete the 128 mile route south-west to the Dorset town. Most direct trains take up to 15 minutes longer. Indirect Great Western Railway services from Paddington to Dorchester West take between two hours and 36 minutes and an hour longer.

How many trains are there from London to Dorchester?

Weekday London to Dorchester train timetables from South West Railway offer trains every half hour from Waterloo to Dorchester South. Schedules begin at 6:30 a.m. and continue until late evening. Sunday services begin a little later with hourly direct trains until just after 10:00 p.m. On Sundays there are three indirect trains from London Paddington to Dorchester West, requiring one change in transit.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Dorchester?

Departure train station: London Waterloo Station is on the south side of the city center, with its own bus interchange and Underground trains on four lines. Paddington station is situated west of central London, with buses from Praed Street and Underground connections on five lines. Both stations have food stores, coffee shops, news vendors and taxi stands.

Arrival train station: Dorchester South Station is located on the south side of the town center. Dorchester West Station is five minutes walk to the west. Both stations are served by local buses stopping on Weymouth Avenue. Station facilities include restrooms and taxi stands.

FAQs: Trains from London to Dorchester

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Dorchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Dorchester.

When taking a train from London to Dorchester, you can count on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Cross Country for the best way to get you to Dorchester. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between London and Dorchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

When departing from London, you have various train station options to start your route from including London Victoria, London St Pancras International and London Euston. When arriving in Dorchester, you can end your route in train stations like Dorchester South and Dorchester West.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Dorchester South, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from London to Dorchester is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from London to Dorchester including taking a bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Dorchester

London Victoria is the most popular London railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in London for your trip to Dorchester.

London Victoria Wifi

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London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU

Phone Number

+44 3450774224

Public transit options for London Victoria

Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line

London St Pancras International Wifi

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Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK

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+44 2078437688, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 45 - 22: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 15

Public transit options for London St Pancras International

Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139

London Euston Wifi

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Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom

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+44 3457114141

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Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00

Public transit options for London Euston

Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.

London Paddington Wifi

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Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom

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+44 3457114141, +44 3451652030

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

Public transit options for London Paddington

Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.

London Kings Cross Wifi

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Euston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom

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+44 3457114141, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36

Public transit options for London Kings Cross

Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A

London Waterloo Wifi

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London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

Public transit options for London Waterloo

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).

Heathrow Airport T123 Wifi

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Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WD

Public transit options for Heathrow Airport T123

Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)

London Liverpool Street Wifi

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London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Liverpool Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.

London Bridge Wifi

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London Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX

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+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Bridge

Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London

London Marylebone Wifi

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London Marylebone station, Great Central House, Melcombe Place, London, NW1 6JJ

Public transit options for London Marylebone

Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
Metro: Bakerloo Line.

London Blackfriars Wifi

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London Blackfriars station, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4DY

Heathrow Airport T5 Parking

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Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station, Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 2GA

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