The average train between Birmingham and Dorchester takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 every 4 hours between Birmingham and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Dorchester station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Birmingham to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Dorchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dorchester West station.
Book your Birmingham to Dorchester train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Birmingham and Dorchester is 199.7 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Dorchester West via Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 31m.