The average train between Colchester and Dorchester takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 hourly between Colchester and Dorchester. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester 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 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Dorchester station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Colchester to Dorchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Dorchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Dorchester South station.
Book your Colchester to Dorchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Colchester and Dorchester is 266.1 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Dorchester South via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 9m.
