- Distance: 27.6 mi
- Duration: 44 min
The average train between Bournemouth and Dorchester takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Bournemouth 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 20 minutes between Bournemouth and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 7:21 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Dorchester station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Bournemouth to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Dorchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dorchester South station.
Book your Bournemouth to Dorchester train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Bournemouth and Dorchester is 39 km. The road distance is 44 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to Dorchester South hourly. Tickets cost £11–26 and the journey takes 52 min.
