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The average train between Basildon and Dorchester takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Basildon 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.

3h 46m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
3h 52m
£57–126

Basildon to Dorchester train times

Trains run hourly between Basildon and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 5m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 40m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 5m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 40m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 5m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 40m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 5m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 43m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 40m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 51m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 46m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 41m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 59m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Dorchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 162.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Dorchester, Dorset, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Dorchester South hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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