The average train between Dorchester and Ashford takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Dorchester to Ashford. 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 Dorchester and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Ashford at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Ashford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Dorchester to Ashford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorchester South station.
Dorchester to Ashford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Dorchester to Ashford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Dorchester and Ashford is 236.6 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester South to Ashford International via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 57m.