The average train between Banbury and Dorchester takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury 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 hourly between Banbury and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Dorchester station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Banbury to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dorchester South station.
Book your Banbury to Dorchester train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Banbury and Dorchester is 167.8 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Dorchester South via Bournemouth in around 3h 31m.