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Chelmsford to Dorchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Dorchester takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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 45m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth
3h 58m
£74–181

Chelmsford to Dorchester train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Dorchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Dorchester South via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 58m.

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