The train between Axminster and Dorchester takes 9h 8m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Axminster to Dorchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Axminster and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 10:59 PM at night, and the last departure from Axminster is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Axminster to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Dorchester station via Yeovil Pen Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Axminster to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
Axminster to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dorchester West station.
Book your Axminster to Dorchester train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Axminster and Dorchester is 40.4 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Axminster to Dorchester West via Yeovil Pen Mill in around 2h 5m.
