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Chester to Dorchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Dorchester takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

6h 58m
Duration
242 mi
Distance
£119
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Newport

best
  1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train train
  2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Dorchester Westtrain train
6h 34m
£100–183

Chester to Dorchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Dorchester at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 241.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Dorchester West via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 34m.

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