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Canterbury to Dorchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Dorchester takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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.

4h 17m
Duration
208 mi
Distance
£109
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
4h 27m
£91–206

Canterbury to Dorchester train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Canterbury to Dorchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 207.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Dorchester South via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 27m.

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